Ingredients
Scale
- 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
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1 lb. zoodles
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Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Garnish with Parmesan before serving.