Chicken Meatballs with Butter Zoodles
From Delish.com, this recipe is a winner!
I only made a few minor changes and doubled the recipe because we are a hungry family and LOVE leftovers.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. ground chicken
5 garlic cloves, minced and divided
1 egg
1/2 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
salt & ground black pepper
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 tbsp. ghee
lemon juice
1 lb. zoodle (i used 8 zucchini
**(I doubled all of this)
DIRECTIONS
make the zoodles and press out as much moisture as you can.
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 with 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.