Description
These Herby Greek Chicken Meatballs are bursting with Mediterranean flavors from fresh herbs and feta cheese. They are easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep. Serve them with tzatziki sauce and a simple cucumber-tomato salad for a complete Greek-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup grated red onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional for Serving:
- lemon wedges
- tzatziki sauce
- chopped cucumber and tomato
Instructions
- Mix the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, grated onion, garlic, parsley, dill, mint, feta cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs using your hands or a scoop.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels if needed and serve warm with tzatziki, lemon wedges, and a cucumber-tomato salad.
Notes
- These meatballs can also be baked at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Great for meal prep or stuffing into pita wraps for a quick lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
