Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring Greek chicken meatballs served with zesty lemon orzo, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add orzo and toast for 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the orzo. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Serve the meatballs over the lemon orzo and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and orzo.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes to the orzo for extra nutrition.
- These meatballs can be made ahead and frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Boiling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Meatballs, Lemon Orzo, Healthy Dinner, Greek Cuisine