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Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken Meatballs

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Delightful meatballs made with ground chicken, zesty lemon pepper seasoning, and a smooth creamy sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 medium or 1 small yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, divided
  • 1/2 medium bunch fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup unseasoned fine dried or panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup whole or 2% milk, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning with salt, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Cooked egg noodles, mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or crusty bread for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the onion and 2 cloves of garlic into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Chop the parsley, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish.
  4. Add the breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup milk, egg, 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning, and salt to the bowl; mix until moistened.
  5. Combine the ground chicken with the mixture and mix gently.
  6. Form meatballs using about 2 tablespoons of the mixture each and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  8. Melt the unsalted butter in a skillet, then add the remaining garlic and flour, and cook until fragrant.
  9. Whisk in remaining milk and chicken broth with the remaining lemon pepper seasoning; simmer until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  10. Add the baked meatballs to the sauce, coat evenly, and return to the oven for 10 minutes or broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden finish.
  11. Garnish with reserved parsley and serve over your choice of sides.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding lemon zest or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. You can make the meatball mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge.

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