{"id":"9c78ebe8-4756-482c-9972-c61dd53151d4","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/9c78ebe8-4756-482c-9972-c61dd53151d4","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/a22159055/garlic-butter-meatballs-recipe/","title":"Garlic Butter Meatballs & Zoodles","description":"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.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT35M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb. ground chicken","item":"ground chicken","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"5 cloves garlic, minced and divided","item":"garlic","quantity":5,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced and divided"},{"text":"1 large egg, beaten","item":"large egg","quantity":1,"preparation":"beaten"},{"text":"1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish","item":"freshly grated Parmesan","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for garnish"},{"text":"2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley","item":"freshly chopped parsley","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes","item":"crushed red pepper flakes","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"4 tbsp. butter","item":"butter","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 lb. zoodles","item":"zoodles","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1/2 lemon, juiced","item":"lemon, juiced","quantity":0.5}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"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."},{"number":2,"text":"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."},{"number":3,"text":"Melt butter in skillet and add remaining minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. \r\nAdd zoodles to skillet, toss with garlic butter, and add lemon juice. Return meatballs to skillet and heat until warmed through."},{"number":4,"text":"Garnish with Parmesan before serving."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T13:30:27.344265+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T13:30:27.344265+00:00"}