Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with these Greek Chicken Meatballs paired with a creamy Tzatziki Sauce. This delightful dish combines lean ground chicken and fresh herbs for a nutritious yet satisfying meal. Perfect as a quick weeknight dinner, these meatballs are also fantastic for meal prep or served in wraps for lunch. With just 35 minutes from prep to table, you can enjoy a wholesome, delicious meal that will impress family and friends alike.
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 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped dill
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, red onion, parsley, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber (drained), garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and a pinch of salt. Chill until serving.
- Serve warm meatballs with tzatziki on the side or drizzled over.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg