Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with these Greek Chicken Meatballs served alongside a refreshing homemade Tzatziki Sauce. This dish features tender ground chicken infused with aromatic herbs and spices, making it an ideal choice for any occasion—from family dinners to meal prep. The creamy tzatziki elevates the meatballs, offering a cool contrast that’s both delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped dill
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped red onion, parsley, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- For the Tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt; chill until serving.
- Serve warm meatballs with Tzatziki sauce on the side or drizzled over.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg