Description
This Greek Chicken Meatballs recipe offers a flavorful and healthy twist on traditional meatballs, blending aromatic herbs and spices for a Mediterranean-inspired meal. Perfect for a quick dinner, these tender chicken meatballs are served with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, rice, and tzatziki, bringing vibrant flavors and balanced nutrition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 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, for frying
To Serve
- Chopped romaine lettuce
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Cucumber, sliced
- Tomato, diced
- White rice, cooked
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with salt, black pepper, ground cumin, ground oregano, red pepper flakes, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh mint, finely diced red onion, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Use your hands to thoroughly mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Using a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon, portion out the mixture and roll it into meatballs with your hands. Continue this process until all the mixture has been used.
- Heat Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Heat the oil until it shimmers, indicating it’s hot and ready for cooking.
- Cook Meatballs: Add the meatballs to the hot skillet, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly. Ensure the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Serve: Arrange the cooked meatballs over a bed of chopped romaine lettuce. Top with crumbled feta cheese, sliced cucumber, diced tomato, a serving of cooked white rice, and finish with a dollop of tzatziki sauce for an authentic Greek-inspired meal.
Notes
- For more spice, increase the amount of red pepper flakes to taste.
- Ground turkey can be used as a leaner alternative to ground chicken.
- Make sure meatballs are cooked through by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For gluten-free diets, confirm that your seasoning and sauces are certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sides (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
