Greek Chicken Meatballs
Ground chicken, fresh herbs, aromatics and spices all combine into small, rounds of deliciousness, and are baked until golden brown. (Yes, baked!)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/3 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled )
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 400°F. Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper or brush it with some olive oil. Set aside.
- To a large bowl, add ground chicken, red onion, garlic, feta cheese, fresh parsley, fresh mint, breadcrumbs, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together well with a spatula or gloved hands.
- Scoop about 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of the meatball mixture and use your hands to roll it into a ball. Repeat until all of the ground chicken mixture has been used. Place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken meatballs for 18–20 minutes. Halfway through baking, flip the meatballs. Remove when the meatballs are golden brown and cooked all the way through.
- Serve warm and top with tzatziki sauce. Serve with pita bread, white or brown rice rice, or a simple salad.
Notes
Storage - Store the leftover greek meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Make sure the meatballs have cooled completely before storing.
To reheat, you can microwave or throw them in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 25gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 688mgPotassium: 731mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 585IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 3mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.