Description
These Greek Chicken Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a delicious meal. Served with a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, they are a Mediterranean delight that’s easy to make and full of fresh herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
For the tzatziki sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup finely grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, red onion, garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and egg. Form into balls.
- Cook the meatballs: Cook in olive oil in a skillet until golden and cooked through.
- Make the tzatziki sauce: Mix yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt.
- Serve: Serve meatballs with tzatziki sauce on the side or drizzled on top.
Notes
- For a lighter version, bake the meatballs at 400°F for 18–20 minutes.
- Pair with pita bread, rice, or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with 2 tablespoons sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
