Description
Greek Chicken Meatballs are a delightful and healthy twist on the traditional meatball, bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Juicy ground chicken is mixed with fragrant herbs like parsley and oregano, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic, resulting in tender meatballs that are both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these meatballs can be served in warm pita bread with creamy tzatziki sauce or over fluffy rice for a complete meal. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, parsley, oregano, lemon zest, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve warm with tzatziki sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg