07/28/2026
POV: You love chicken paillard but want something a little different. 🤌🏼
These **Chicken Paillard-Inspired Meatballs** are everything you love about the classic dish, but in the form of the softest, juiciest meatballs. They’re bright, buttery, lemony, and perfect for meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner. Trust me... these are going straight into my weekly rotation.
**Ingredients:**
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tbsp paprika
• 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tbsp onion powder
• 1/2 tbsp oregano
• 1/8 cup lemon juice
• 1 egg
• Breadcrumbs (add until the mixture holds together)
**For the sauce:**
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6 tbsp butter
• 1 shallot, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• Fresh chives, chopped
**Directions:**
1. Combine all the meatball ingredients and mix until just combined.
2. Roll into meatballs and place them in the freezer for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
3. Heat a pan with a little oil and sear the meatballs until golden on all sides. Remove from the pan.
4. In the same pan, sauté the shallot and garlic in the butter and olive oil. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chives.
5. While the sauce is still nice and liquidy, add the meatballs back in and let them finish cooking for about 2 minutes.
6. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or with your favorite veggies.
Save this one because once you make these, you’ll be adding them to your dinner rotation too. 🤍