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Greek chicken meatballs sprinkled with fresh dill on a white plate with pita bread and tzatziki sauce on the side.

Greek Chicken Meatballs

Nataliia
Try this fresh take on chicken meatballs with our Greek-inspired version. These Greek chicken meatballs are made with ground chicken, feta cheese, breadcrumbs panade, lemon, and a variety of aromatic herbs.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 Baking pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • ½ cup bread crumbs, plain
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 egg
  • cup feta cheese, finely crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
  • ½ tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for the pan

Easy Tzatziki Sauce

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt, plain, full fat
  • ¼ medium cucumber
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped or parsley
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 pinches salt, to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and grease it with a thin layer of love oil or a cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add ½ cup bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons of milk. Stir it briefly so the crumbs absorb the milk.
  • Add 1 lb ground chicken, 1 egg, ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese, 2 finely chopped scallions, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, ½ tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to the bowl with bread crumbs. Mix with a spatula or hands to combine. Do not over mix it.
  • Using hands or the cookie dough scoop (preferred for even size balls), form the meatballs and orange them on a prepared baking pan.
  • Bake the meatballs for about 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. I like to flip them half way through the cooking time for even browning. Sprinkle cooked meatballs with fresh dill and parsley on top. Serve with pita bread and tzatziki sauce.

Easy Tzatziki Sauce

  • Using the fine side of a grater box, grate the cucumber and squeeze as much liquid as possible.
  • In a small bowl, combined grated cucumber, ½ cup Greek yogurt, minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill, salt and pepper to taste.
  • For best results, chill it in the fridge while the meatballs are baking. Serve as a dip for your Greek meatballs.

Notes

  • This recipe makes 22 meatballs when using a medium cookie dough scoop.
  • Skip the dill or other herbs you do not like.
  • The cooking time may slightly vary, depending on the the of the meatballs.
  • You can also fry them instead of baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 17.1gFat: 10.8gSodium: 373mg
Keyword chicken meatballs with feta, greek chicken meatballs, mediterranean chicken recipes
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