Description
Discover the ultimate Greek Chicken Meatballs Recipe, a flavorful and nutritious dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your dinner table. These tender, juicy meatballs are made with lean ground chicken, fragrant herbs like dill and mint, and a blend of warm spices. Whether you’re preparing a family meal, hosting guests, or meal prepping for the week, these meatballs are versatile and easy to make. Serve them over a fresh salad with tangy tzatziki sauce or alongside fluffy rice for a satisfying feast that will impress everyone. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe is perfect for cooks of all skill levels.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped romaine lettuce
- Feta cheese, for serving
- Cucumber, sliced
- Tomato, chopped
- White rice, cooked
- Tzatziki sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, chopped dill, mint, diced onion, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs using your hands or a cookie scoop.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Serve over romaine lettuce with feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, cooked white rice, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Feel free to incorporate feta cheese or olives into the meatball mixture for added flavor. Chill formed meatballs in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape. Experiment with spices to suit your taste preferences.