Lemon Herb Chicken Meatballs

Juicy and flavorful chicken meatballs infused with bright lemon and fresh herbs, perfect for a light and healthy meal.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

30 min

Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground chicken

0.25 cup fresh parsley

2 tbsp fresh dill

1 tbsp lemon zest

2 cloves garlic

1 large egg

0.5 cup breadcrumbs

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

0.5 tsp black pepper

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1
Finely chop the fresh parsley and dill. Mince the garlic cloves.
2
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped parsley, chopped dill, lemon zest, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
3
Gently mix the ingredients with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
4
Roll the mixture into approximately 1.5-inch meatballs. You should have about 20-24 meatballs.
5
Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Carefully place the meatballs in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
8 min
7
Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through and a thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F.
8 min
8
Remove meatballs from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
3 min

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