These savory chicken piccata meatballs are a one-skillet sensation.

The meatballs are juicy, super-savory, and lightly crisp on the outside.

Paired with the sauce, they make a rich and comforting dinner for abusy weeknight.

Southern Living Chicken Piccata Meatballs in the skillet to serve

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What Is Chicken Piccata?

These meatballs can be prepared in advance for a make-ahead weeknight meal.

Cook as directed, then cool and transfer to an airtight container.

Southern Living Chicken Piccata Meatballs ingredients

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Refrigerate for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating if frozen.

We aren’t the only ones who think so:

Maura commented, “Easy and delicious!

Southern Living Chicken Piccata Meatballs mixing the meatball mixture

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I accidentally added the chopped shallots to the meat mixture before I mushed it all together.

I got most of it out, but I think what remained enhanced the meatballs.

Served over arugula and a small side of scallion rice.

Southern Living Chicken Piccata Meatballs shaped and ready to cook

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Healthy and yummy!”

Sharran Sharran said, “Excellent recipe!

Easy and the flavors are delicious.

Southern Living Chicken Piccata Meatballs cooking the meatballs

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Great for family get-togethers!”

Serve with a crisp white wine, if desired, to complement the lemony flavor of the meatballs.

Divide mixture into 16 equal portions, shaping each into a ball.

Southern living Chicken Piccata Meatballs reducing the sauce in the pan

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Cook meatballs:

Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium.

Add meatballs to pan; cook 10 minutes, browning on all sides.

Remove meatballs from pan (they wont be completely done).

Southern Living Chicken Piccata Meatballs adding the butter to the sauce

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Make sauce:

Add shallots to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Remove pan from heat.

Gradually add butter to pan, stirring into sauce.

Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Chop finely, and toss into the sauce for a similarly briny flavor.