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Garlic Butter Meatballs

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 5 garlic cloves minced and divided
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan plus more for garnish
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1 lb Zoodles

Instructions

  • In a large bowl mix together ground chicken, 2 garlic cloves, egg, Parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper then form into tablespoon sized meatballs.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and cook meatballs until golden on all sides and cooked through, 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and wipe out skillet with a paper towel.
  • Melt butter in skillet then add remaining 3 garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add zoodles to skillet and toss in garlic butter then squeeze in lemon juice.
  • Add meatballs back and heat just until warmed through. Garnish with Parmesan to serve.