Appetizer for 2
Chicken Piccata Meatballs with capers
Chicken meatballs bake in a lemony pan sauce with garlic, broth, wine, capers, and butter.
Typical price
$27.65for 4 servings
$6.91 per serving$27.65 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.92Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.19Typical price |
| Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 16 oz | $7.20Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.83 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 jar capers
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp butter
- shredded parmesan cheese and lemon wedges
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and line a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
- Mix the bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then gently fold in the ground chicken.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and bake on the sheet for 18 to 20 minutes, until they reach 165 F.
- Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the broth, wine, capers, and lemon juice, simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in the butter and cooked meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs in the sauce for 2 minutes and top with shredded Parmesan and lemon wedges.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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