Description
Delicious and flavorful Greek chicken meatballs that are perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. These baked meatballs are seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices, making them a great addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Serving:
- Optional lemon wedges
- Optional tzatziki for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until fully combined without overmixing.
- Form the meatballs: Use your hands or a small cookie scoop to form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Brush or drizzle the tops with olive oil.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Serve warm with lemon wedges and a side of tzatziki if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try browning the meatballs in a skillet before baking.
- These pair perfectly with Greek salad, pita, or rice bowls.
- You can substitute ground turkey if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
