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Greek Chicken Meatballs

Juicy and flavorful chicken meatballs infused with Mediterranean herbs and spices, served with a tangy yogurt sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs preferably whole wheat
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Yogurt Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix until well combined, then form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Make the Yogurt Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, and salt until smooth.
  2. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve.
Serve
  1. Serve the meatballs warm with the yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

These meatballs can be served as an appetizer or a main dish with a side salad.

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