Description
Bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your kitchen with these Irresistibly Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs paired with a zesty Tzatziki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, these meatballs are tender and packed with fresh herbs and spices that burst with flavor in every bite. The creamy Tzatziki sauce complements the savory meatballs beautifully, making this dish a crowd-pleaser. Serve them as an appetizer, in pita wraps, or over rice for a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 medium cucumber
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs (about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over each meatball for a golden finish during baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the Tzatziki sauce, whisk together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Let meatballs rest briefly before serving warm with Tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg