Easy Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls
Healthy Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls made with juicy baked chicken meatballs, cucumber salad, rice, and yogurt dill sauce.
Ingredients
For Greek Chicken Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Greek Salad Base
- ½ English cucumber chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup kalamata olives chopped
- ¼ red onion chopped
- 2 oz feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh herbs dill, parsley, and mint
For Greek Salad Dressing
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
- 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Dash black pepper
For Yogurt Dill Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
For the Bowls
- 1 cup white rice or orzo pasta
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, red onion, feta cheese, dill, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, breadcrumbs, egg, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture and roll into meatballs. Place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls meatballs are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- While the meatballs cook, prepare the rice or orzo according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, red onion, herbs, and feta cheese. Toss well to combine.
- Prepare the yogurt dill sauce by mixing together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil until smooth.
- Assemble the bowls by dividing the rice among serving bowls. Top with meatballs, cucumber salad, and yogurt dill sauce.
- Garnish with additional feta cheese, parsley, or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Orzo works beautifully as an alternative to rice.
- Fresh herbs provide the best flavor.
- For extra crunch, add diced cucumber just before serving.
- Serve with warm pita bread on the side.
- This recipe is excellent for weekly meal prep.