Description
These Ground Chicken Greek Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and embody the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. They are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a delightful feast, combining fresh ingredients with lean protein for a healthy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Ground Chicken (lean or regular)
1/2 cup Plain Breadcrumbs (finely ground)
1 large Egg (lightly beaten)
1/2 cup Finely Chopped Red Onio
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons Fresh Mint (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Ground Cumi
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Zest of 1 large Lemo
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for cooking)
Optional: 1/4 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese (for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare them by chopping and measuring as needed
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest
- Gently mix the ingredients by hand until just combined to avoid overmixing
- Form 1.5-2 tablespoons of the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering
- Cook meatballs in batches for 4-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through
- Remove meatballs from the skillet and deglaze with lemon juice if desired
- Serve immediately on a platter
Notes
For gluten-free options, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour.
Chill the mixture before forming meatballs for better shape retention.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg