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Lemon Herb Chicken Meatballs – Light, Zesty, and Flavorful

Lemon Herb Chicken Meatballs

These Lemon Herb Chicken Meatballs are light, zesty, and bursting with fresh lemon and herb flavors. Perfect as an appetizer or served over pasta or salad, they offer a refreshing twist on traditional meatballs.
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Cuisine: Mediterranean
Temps de préparation: 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson: 20 minutes
Temps total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Hervé
Cost: $8-12

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl For combining meatball ingredients
  • Baking sheet For baking the meatballs
  • Parchment paper To line the baking sheet
  • Oven For baking
  • Skillet Optional for pan-frying for extra crispiness

Ingrédients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour for gluten-free option
  • 1 egg beaten
  • Zest of 1 lemon lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for pan-frying (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Meatball Mixture

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Mix until all ingredients are just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the meat tender.

Shape and Cook the Meatballs

  • Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
  • For a crispier exterior, you may pan-fry the baked meatballs in olive oil over medium heat for an additional 2-3 minutes per side.

Serve

  • Remove from the oven (or skillet) and serve warm with your choice of pasta, salad, or as an appetizer.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protéines: 30g | Fat: 10g | Lipides saturés: 2g | Choléstérol: 85mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fibre: 1g | Sucre: 3g | Vitamine A: 100IU | Calcium: 50mg | Fer: 1mg
Apports nutritionnels
Lemon Herb Chicken Meatballs
Quantité par portion
Calories 220 Calories des lipides 90
% des apports journaliers*
Fat 10g15%
Lipides saturés 2g13%
Choléstérol 85mg28%
Sodium 450mg20%
Potassium 400mg11%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fibre 1g4%
Sucre 3g3%
Protéines 30g60%
Vitamine A 100IU2%
Calcium 50mg5%
Fer 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.