Garlic Butter Meatballs

Jenn Clayton
12 minutes ago
2 min read

EASY to make and the flavor is insane!! Savory and packed with protein for a super meal!

RECIPE:

1 lb (450g) ground chicken (or turkey)- lean
1/2 cup light shredded cheese of your choice (mozzarella, cheddar, provolone…)
4 cloves garlic, grated + 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red crushed chili pepper flakes, optional
1 crumbled bouillon cube, optional
1/2 cup chicken stock
Salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley (or cilantro)
3 tablespoons light butter, divided
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon hot sauce of your choice (we used Sriracha)

Combine ground chicken, cheese, grated garlic, Italian seasoning, crumbled bouillon cube, red chili pepper flakes, chopped parsley (or cilantro), and black pepper. Mix well with your hands or fork and form medium balls. Arrange on a plate and set aside.

3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the chicken meatballs for 8 – 10 minutes on all sides, until browned and cooked through. While cooking, baste the meatballs with the mix of butter and juices. Remove to a clean plate and set aside.

4. In the same skillet melt remaining tablespoon butter; then add lemon juice, chicken stock, hot sauce, minced garlic, parsley and red pepper flakes (if you want). Cook for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring regularly until the sauce has reduced a bit. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and garnish with more cilantro or parsley if you like.

5. Divide rice into meal prep containers. Then top with chicken meatballs and garnish with lemon slices. Drizzle a little of the sauce over the meatballs and rice, or keep the sauce into small containers. Reheat your chicken meatballs meal prep quickly in the microwave when ready to eat. Enjoy!