Garlic Butter Meatballs & Zoodles
Whether you're looking for a low-carb dinner or just a simple and satisfying weeknight meal, these garlic-butter meatballs with zoodles are just the thing.
Yield
4
Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb. ground chicken
5 cloves garlic, minced and divided
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 c. 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
Instructions
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.
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