Greek Chicken Meatballs
Greek Chicken Meatballs are a mouthwatering blend of tender chicken, fresh herbs, and tangy feta, baked to golden perfection. These flavorful meatballs serve as an impressive centerpiece for any gathering or a comforting family dinner. Enjoy them drizzled with zesty Greek yogurt sauce, nestled in warm pita, or on top of a refreshing salad for a satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, finely chop the chicken until it resembles ground chicken.
- Mix in garlic, red onion, feta cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 2 inches in diameter and place them on the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with sauce alongside pita bread or over salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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