Description
Lemon Pepper Chicken Meatballs – a flavorful and zesty homemade dish perfect for meal preps or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
- Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey if preferred.
- Pair with a salad, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Add some chopped parsley for garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
