Description
Herby Greek Chicken Meatballs are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your table. Made with lean ground chicken, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon, these tender meatballs burst with delightful flavors in every bite. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a lively gathering, they can be served in warm pita with tzatziki sauce or alongside a refreshing salad. Experience the joy of cooking and savor the taste of Greece in your own kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, parsley, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with tzatziki sauce or in pita bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg