Description
Discover the joy of Easy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo, a dish that effortlessly combines flavor and convenience. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these juicy meatballs are infused with aromatic herbs and spices, served atop zesty lemon orzo for a refreshing twist. With straightforward ingredients and a quick preparation time, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at your table. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or an appetizer, these meatballs are not only delicious but also a healthier option made with lean ground chicken. Your family will love this Mediterranean-inspired meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg (large)
- ½ cup feta (crumbled, chopped small)
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp of each: basil, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup dried orzo
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (optional, grated or shredded)
- ½ tsp of each: oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper
- ¼ tsp dill
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, feta, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; form into 15 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat; add meatballs and cook until browned (5–6 minutes), flipping occasionally.
- Cover the pan and cook for an additional 5–6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In a separate bowl, mix cooked orzo with lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil or butter, parmesan cheese (if using), and seasonings; combine well.
- Serve meatballs over warm lemon orzo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (248g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg