Description
Delight in the mouthwatering flavors of The BEST Greek Chicken Meatballs, featuring juicy ground chicken, zesty lemon, and creamy feta cheese. Baked to golden perfection and served with a luscious lemon yogurt sauce, these meatballs are perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean that will impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for the sauce)
- Juice of 1 lemon (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, parsley, garlic, feta cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and lemon zest until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, whisk together Greek yogurt and lemon juice in a bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the meatballs hot with a drizzle of creamy lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (130g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg