Description

These flavorful Greek Chicken Meatballs are tender, juicy, and packed with fresh herbs and spices. Perfectly browned on the stovetop, they are served over crisp romaine, topped with feta, cucumber, tomato, rice, and creamy tzatziki for a delicious, healthy Mediterranean meal.

Ingredients

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Meatball Ingredients

2 pounds ground chicken
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil, for frying

For Serving

Chopped romaine lettuce
Feta cheese, crumbled
Cucumber, sliced
Tomato, diced
White rice, cooked
Tzatziki sauce

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Instructions

Mix Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, add the ground chicken with salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, chopped dill, chopped mint, diced red onion, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Use your hands to thoroughly combine all ingredients until evenly incorporated.
Form Meatballs: Using a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon, scoop out portions of the mixture and form into meatballs with your hands. Repeat until all mixture is used.
Heat Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering.
Cook Meatballs: Add the meatballs to the hot skillet in batches if necessary. Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Serve: Arrange the cooked meatballs over chopped romaine lettuce. Top with feta, sliced cucumber, diced tomato, a portion of cooked rice, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce for a complete Greek-inspired meal.

Notes

Ensure not to overcrowd the skillet to allow the meatballs to brown evenly.
For a firmer texture, chill the meatball mixture for 15-20 minutes before forming into balls.
You can bake the meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes as an alternative cooking method.
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, but dried herbs can be substituted if necessary—use one-third the amount.
Serve with extra tzatziki or your favorite Greek sauces for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 meatballs with rice and vegetables
Calories: 220 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 480 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 16 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg