Garlic Butter Meatballs

Garlic Butter Meatballs are rich, flavorful, and incredibly tender. These juicy chicken or turkey meatballs are seared to perfection and coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce with hints of white wine and lemon. Serve them with crusty bread, pasta, or a simple side salad for a satisfying meal.

Serving: 4
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
Course: Main

Garlic Butter Meatballs Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken or turkey
• 3 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 medium egg
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoon flour, for coating

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 4 tablespoon butter, divided
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoon white wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Lemon zest and slices, for serving
• 1-2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Garlic Butter Meatballs Instructions:

Prepare the Meatballs:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken or turkey, parsley, panko, egg, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
2. Knead the mixture until well combined.
3. Roll into walnut-sized balls and lightly coat them in flour. Place them on a floured plate while shaping the rest.

Cook the Meatballs:

4. Heat 2-3 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium heat.
5. Fry the meatballs until golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce:

6. In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, chopped garlic, and parsley. 
7. Cook on low heat until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
8. Pour in the white wine and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
9. Return the meatballs to the pan and let them cook for about 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are cooked through.

Serve:

11. Remove from heat and garnish with lemon slices, grated Parmesan, and extra parsley if desired.
12. Serve hot with crusty bread, pasta, or side salad.

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Tips and Notes:

• Adding lemon zest to the garlic butter sauce enhances the freshness of the dish.
• You can use any type of ground meat for this recipe, including beef or lamb.
• Step 6: Optional: Add lemon zest at this stage for extra brightness.
• Step 7: Optional: If you want a slightly thicker sauce, add any remaining flour from the plate and stir for 30 seconds.

Storage:

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat gently in a pan over low heat, adding a bit of broth if needed.
• Meatballs can be frozen before or after cooking for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.