Description
These Herby Greek Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy dish featuring ground chicken mixed with traditional Greek herbs, feta cheese, and spices. Baked to golden perfection and served with creamy tzatziki sauce, they make a delightful appetizer or main course that pairs wonderfully with pita bread, salad, or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
To Serve
- ¼ cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to warm up while you prepare the meatballs.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, crumbled feta cheese, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, fresh oregano, fresh parsley, dried mint, one large egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but well until all components are evenly distributed.
- Form meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking. Place them spaced apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add olive oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the arranged meatballs to help them brown and stay moist during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn a golden brown color and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are fully cooked.
- Serve: Remove the meatballs from the oven and serve them warm alongside a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- Optional pairing: Enjoy the meatballs with pita bread, fresh salad, or rice to complete your meal.
Notes
- Ensure the meatballs are evenly sized to promote uniform cooking.
- Use fresh herbs for brighter flavor, but dried herbs work well too.
- If you prefer, substitute ground chicken with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee safety and juiciness.
- Tzatziki sauce can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
- Leftover meatballs can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
