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

$7.14for 435 minServes 4

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

Photo: onceuponachef.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, a little$3.49/lb typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Capers, 1 oz$0.45/oz typical	1 oz	$0.42Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Milk, 2.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.09Typical price
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
	Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Juice, 1.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.06Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.14

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

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

Italian High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.78 per serving$7.14 for 4

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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.

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