Greek Chicken Meatballs

Name: Greek Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients: Ground chicken 2 lbs; Kosher Salt 1 tsp; Black pepper ¼ tsp; Cumin ½ tsp; Dried oregano ½ tsp; Red pepper flakes ½ tsp; Fresh dill ¼ cup; Fresh mint ¼ cup; Red onion ¼ cup; Garlic 4 cloves; Lemon zest ½ tsp; Olive oil 1 tbsp

for an easy weeknight dinner

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Ingredients

	2 lbs Ground chicken
	1 tsp Kosher Salt
	¼ tsp Black pepper
	½ tsp Cumin
	½ tsp Dried oregano
	½ tsp Red pepper flakes
	¼ cup Fresh dill chopped
	¼ cup Fresh mint
	¼ cup Red onion finely diced
	4 cloves Garlic finely minced
	½ tsp Lemon zest fresh grated
	1 tbsp Olive oil for frying

Nutritional information

272

Calories

15g

Fat

11.2g

Carbohydrate

23.7g

Protein

113mg

Cholesterol

590mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

Ingredients

2 lbs Ground chicken
1 tsp Kosher Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
½ tsp Cumin
½ tsp Dried oregano
½ tsp Red pepper flakes
¼ cup Fresh dill
chopped
¼ cup Fresh mint
¼ cup Red onion
finely diced
4 cloves Garlic
finely minced
½ tsp Lemon zest
fresh grated
1 tbsp Olive oil
for frying

Greek Chicken Meatballs

Don’t ask yourself, “What should I cook for dinner tonight?” Instead, make these Greek Chicken Meatballs! They are easy to throw together and make a delicious dinner that everyone loves. I like to add them to a ‘Greek’ plate with lemon herb rice, chopped lettuce, sliced veggies, crumbled feta cheese, and homemade tzatziki sauce for a hearty weeknight dinner.

For this recipe, I use a mixture of ground chicken breasts and thighs for the best flavor and juiciness. The meatballs are flavored with cumin, oregano, red pepper, garlic, red onion, fresh herbs, and lemon zest. Tender and aromatic, these chicken meatballs are a snap to prepare. Just mix all the ingredients together, then roll the meatballs. Grab a large skillet and cook the meatballs in a little olive oil until browned all over and cooked through. Serve and enjoy!

To make the Greek Chicken Meatballs, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingridiens for Greek Chicken Meatballs

Steps to make Greek Chicken Meatballs

1	Combine ingredients for meatballs	2
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 pounds ground chicken, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon ground oregano, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ cup chopped fresh dill, ¼ cup chopped fresh mint, ¼ cup finely diced red onion, 4 finely minced garlic cloves, and ½ teaspoon lemon zest.
2	Mix	1
Using your hands, mix until just combined.
3	Shape meatballs	10
Using a cookie dough scoop or a tablespoon, scoop out the chicken mixture and use your hands to roll into meatballs.
4	Cook meatballs	10
When all the meatballs are shaped, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the meatballs to the hot skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165 ℉. Cook in batches if needed.
5	Serve
Serve the meatballs over cooked rice, chopped romaine lettuce, crumbled feta, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!

These flavorful Greek Chicken Meatballs are quick and easy to prepare. Serve them as part of your ‘Greek’ plate with veggies, rice, and tzatziki. Made this recipe? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.