Description
These Greek chicken meatballs are bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and lemon zest. They are tender, juicy, and perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Garnish (optional):
- crumbled feta
- chopped dill
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg until just combined.
- Form the Meatballs: Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 18–20 total).
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches for 5–6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate, garnish with feta and dill, and serve with desired accompaniments.
Notes
- You can bake the meatballs at 400°F for 18–20 minutes as an alternative cooking method.
- These meatballs freeze well and are great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
