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Zesty Lemon-Garlic Chicken Parm Meatballs

Prep 25 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Lemon-Garlic Chicken Parm Meatballs

Juicy chicken meatballs with a crispy Parmesan coating, served over a bed of zucchini noodles in a bright lemon-garlic sauce. A fun, family-friendly twist on classic chicken parmesan!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup basil, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups zucchini, spiralized
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, lemon zest, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

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