Greek Chicken Meatballs
Tender and flavorful Greek chicken meatballs, infused with herbs and spices, perfect for any meal. Serve with tzatziki sauce for a delightful combination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for perfect baking.
- Combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve warm with tzatziki sauce drizzled over or on the side.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or oats. Add red pepper flakes for a zesty kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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