Garlic Butter Meatballs & Zoodles

Garlic Butter Meatballs & Zoodles

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chicken

5 cloves garlic, minced and divided

1 large egg, beaten

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish

2 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

4 Tbsp. butter

1 lb. zoodles

Juice of 1/2 a lemon

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Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, 2 cloves garlic (2 teaspoons minced), egg, Parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, then form into tablespoon-size meatballs. 

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and cook meatballs until golden on all sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and wipe out skillet with a paper towel. 

Step 3

Melt butter in skillet and add remaining minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add zoodles to skillet, toss with garlic butter, and add lemon juice. Return meatballs to skillet and heat until warmed through. 

Step 4

Garnish with Parmesan before serving.