Description
Quick juicy Greek chicken meatballs paired with cool creamy tzatziki dip Easy proteinpacked meal or appetizer for any night Recipe tips
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Tzatziki: In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate.
- Combine Meatball Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, panko, red onion, garlic, egg, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and feta cheese. Use your hands to mix everything together gently.
- Form the Meatballs: Scoop out about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. You should get about 20-24 meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the cooked meatballs to a plate. Serve them warm with the tzatziki sauce.
Notes
Juicy, herb-infused Greek chicken meatballs served with a cool, creamy tzatziki sauce. A quick, healthy, and delicious weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 4 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g