Description
Hearty Greek chicken meatballs bring Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with zesty herbs and tangy tzatziki. Succulent and packed with authentic Greek spices, these meatballs will transport you to a charming seaside taverna.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (75 g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon zest
- 1/2 cup (60 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsps (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Combine ground chicken with aromatic herbs, crumbled feta, minced garlic, lemon zest, and fresh parsley in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring thorough incorporation of ingredients.
- Integrate panko breadcrumbs into the mixture, seasoning generously with salt and pepper for balanced flavor profile.
- Gently form the mixture into uniform spherical meatballs, approximately the size of golf balls, using light pressure to maintain a tender texture.
- Preheat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat, allowing the surface to become hot and glossy.
- Carefully place meatballs into the heated skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook meatballs for 5-7 minutes per side, rotating periodically to achieve a golden-brown exterior and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from heat and let rest briefly to redistribute internal juices.
- Plate the meatballs alongside cool, creamy tzatziki sauce or a crisp Mediterranean-inspired salad for a complete and refreshing meal.
Notes
- Choose lean ground chicken for lighter, healthier meatballs that won’t feel greasy or heavy.
- Chill the meat mixture for 15-20 minutes before shaping to help meatballs hold their structure and prevent falling apart during cooking.
- Use a light touch when mixing and forming meatballs to keep them tender and prevent dense, tough texture.
- Customize the recipe by replacing panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs for a celiac-friendly version or adding extra herbs like mint for more Mediterranean flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg