Description
Zesty Greek Chicken Meatballs are a healthy, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish made with fresh herbs, lemon zest, and lean ground chicken. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep, these meatballs are easy to make and delicious served with salad, rice, or pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup almond flour (optional)
- 1 egg (optional)
For Serving: romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, tzatziki, rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Combine gently without overmixing.
- Form into 1-1.5 inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook meatballs for 3-4 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
- Serve over salad, with grains, or in pita bread with tzatziki.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey for chicken if desired.
- Meatballs can be baked at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean