Description
These Greek Chicken Meatballs are a wonderful fusion of flavors that bring the essence of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. Tender and juicy, these meatballs are made with lean ground chicken and a blend of aromatic herbs, making them a healthy and delicious option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, fresh dill, fresh mint, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Mix until just combined.
- Using a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon, portion out the mixture and shape into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches for about 3–4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Serve warm over chopped romaine lettuce with tzatziki sauce and your choice of veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (170g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg