Description
Delicious and juicy Greek chicken meatballs served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for tzatziki)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve the meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the meatball mixture sit for 30 minutes before forming into balls.
- These meatballs can be grilled instead of baked for a smoky flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with tzatziki
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs, Tzatziki, Greek Cuisine, Chicken Meatballs