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Greek Chicken Meatballs

Savory Greek Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Tzatziki Delights

These Greek Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful, nutritious, and versatile addition to any dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken choose breast for leaner option or thighs for juiciness
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs opt for gluten-free if desired
  • 1 number Egg serves as a binder
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 number Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, can substitute with cilantro or basil
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill can substitute with dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin for best results
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt plain can be substituted
  • 1/2 number Cucumber drained well
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed for optimum flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • cookie scoop
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, and egg. Add minced garlic, finely chopped red onion, fresh parsley, dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix the ingredients until just combined.
  2. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, and salt. Chill for at least 15 minutes.
  5. Serve the warm meatballs with tzatziki sauce on the side or drizzled over for a beautiful presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to keep the meatballs tender, and always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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