These bright, zesty, and juicy chicken meatballs are packed with garlic, lemon, and black pepper for a flavor explosion! Perfect over pasta, in sandwiches, or as a party appetizer—ready in 30 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Lighter than beef – Lean chicken stays moist
✔ Meal-prep hero – Freeze for quick dinners
✔ Versatile – Gluten-free & keto-friendly options
Ingredients (Makes 20 meatballs)
Meatballs
1 lb ground chicken
⅓ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for GF)
1 egg
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp coarse black pepper
1 tsp salt
½ tsp onion powder
Lemon Pepper Sauce (Optional)
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup chicken broth
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp black pepper