Description
Juicy and flavorful Greek chicken meatballs made with herbs, lemon, and feta, perfect for a quick Mediterranean meal with tzatziki and pita.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F or heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, lemon zest, feta, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Chill the mixture for 10–15 minutes for easier shaping.
- Form into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in the skillet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or pan-fry in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with tzatziki and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Chilling the meat mixture makes it easier to shape and helps meatballs hold together.
- Don’t overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender.
- Use a cookie scoop for even sizes and uniform cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Greek meatballs, chicken meatballs, Mediterranean recipe, healthy meatballs, feta chicken meatballs