Nutty Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Sauce

These chicken meatballs include finely chopped nuts and fresh lemon juice for a crunchy, tangy twist on a family favorite.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• ⅔ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup cream cheese
• ½ teaspoon curry powder
• ¾ cup dry bread crumbs
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 2 eggs, divided
• 12 ounces ground chicken
• 2 cups finely chopped almonds, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix chicken, 1/2 cup almonds, 1 egg, lemon juice, mustard powder, curry powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Roll mixture into 12 balls using floured hands to prevent sticking.

Step 3

Beat remaining egg in a bowl. Combine remaining 1 1/2 cups almonds and bread crumbs in a bowl. Roll meatballs in beaten egg and then in almond mixture and place on a baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, heat broth in a saucepan over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Whisk cream cheese into broth and gently heat while beating until smooth. Add lemon juice, parsley, and chives. Keep lemon sauce warm until meatballs are done.

Step 6

Serve meatballs with lemon sauce.