Dinner for 4

Chicken Piccata Meatballs

Name: Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 2 tbsp chopped fresh italian parsley; 2 tbsp finely chopped shallot; 1 tbsp capers; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb ground chicken; 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano or parmigiano reggiano cheese; 6 tbsp + 1/2 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup chicken broth; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp capers; 2 tbsp chopped fresh italian parsley

Tender chicken meatballs simmer in a bright lemon-caper sauce made with broth, butter, parsley, and cheese.

Typical price

$6.84for 4 servings

$1.71 per serving$6.84 for 4

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35 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian High-protein Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Eggs$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical	1 oz	$0.42Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.09Typical price
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.06Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.84

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 large egg
2 tbsp chopped fresh italian parsley
2 tbsp finely chopped shallot
1 tbsp capers
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup grated pecorino romano or parmigiano reggiano cheese
6 tbsp + 1/2 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp capers
2 tbsp chopped fresh italian parsley

Steps

Mix the egg, milk, shallot, garlic, parsley, one tablespoon capers, salt, pepper, chicken, cheese, and six tablespoons breadcrumbs in a bowl.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs and coat them lightly with the remaining breadcrumbs.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs for 8 to 10 minutes, turning often.
Pour in the broth, cover the skillet, and simmer for 8 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Stir in the butter, lemon juice, remaining capers, and parsley, then simmer uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes.

Swaps

Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

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