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Greek Chicken Meatballs
Greek Chicken Meatballs are a wholesome dish made of ground chicken, aromatic herbs and spices, garlic and lemon zest to offer a light and savory version of meatballs. Served with tzatziki sauce, these chicken meatballs are a delightful combination of lean protein and vibrant flavors!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Serving Suggestions
- white or brown rice
- tzatziki sauce
- cucumbers
- tomatoes
- feta cheese
- kalamata olives
Instructions
- Add the ground chicken, onion, lemon zest, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic and seasonings to a large bowl.
- Mix to combine with your hands or a spoon.Portion out meatballs into heaping tablespoons. You should get between 14-16 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.Add in meatballs and cook for 4-5 minutes a side or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Serve the meatballs immediately with tzatziki sauce, rice, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese and olives! Enjoy!
Notes
Note: Nutrition information is just for meatballs.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 0.04gProtein: 20gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 592mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg