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Greek Chicken Meatballs

If you are looking for a delicious and flavorful way to use ground chicken these Greek chicken meatballs are the answer. Loaded with Mediterranean flavors these chicken meatballs are an easy weeknight meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek/ American
Diet: Halal
Servings: 18 meatballs
Calories: 46kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • ¼ cup red onion finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons fresh mint chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced (about 1-2 cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup panko
  • Tzatziki sauce optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet by laying a piece of parchment paper on top.
  • Place the ground chicken in a large bowl. Add in minced onions and all the seasonings.
    A bowl with ground chicken, herbs and onions.
  • Mix in the lemon juice, egg and panko crumbs.
    A glass bowl with panko breadcrumbs and eggs added to thhe ground chicken mix.
  • Scoop balls of the ground chicken mixture with either a tablespoon or scoop. Roll into balls and place on your prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Continue rolling all meatballs until all meat mixture is done.
    A scoop with chicken meatballs mixture.
  • Bake in your preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes until they are no longer pink in the center. Cut one in half or insert an instant read thermometer into the center of your largest meatball. The internal temperature should be at least 165°F.
    Baked chicken meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Notes

  • If the chicken feels like it’s getting too warm or soft, chill the entire bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • If your meatballs are not all the same size, check the internal temperature of your biggest meatball to ensure they are all thoroughly cooked throughout.
  • If you want bigger meatballs, try using a larger scoop, such as a 3-tablespoon scoop, and making 12 meatballs. Note that this will take longer to cook than the smaller 1-tablespoon meatballs, approximately 20 minutes.
  • Use your leftover dill to make your own homemade Tzatziki sauce.
  • Serve chicken meatballs over a bed of greens for a healthy salad option.
  • Greek chicken meatballs are a great way to use up your garden-grown herbs!

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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