Greek Chicken Meatballs
Greek Chicken Meatballs are juicy, herb-packed meatballs made with ground chicken, garlic, dill, mint, and lemon zest.Cook them in a skillet until golden and serve with rice, salad, feta, and homemade tzatziki.A healthy Mediterranean meal that's ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving
- Chopped romaine lettuce
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Diced cucumber
- Chopped tomato
- Cooked white rice
- Homemade tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, dill, mint, onion, garlic, and lemon zest.
- Mix gently with clean hands until everything is evenly combined without overmixing.
- Scoop the mixture using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and roll into evenly sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the Greek Chicken Meatballs in a single layer, leaving space between each one. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
- Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Cook in batches if needed.
- Serve over chopped romaine with cucumber, tomatoes, feta, cooked rice, and a generous spoonful of homemade tzatziki.
Notes
- Swap white rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice.
- Ground turkey works well if desired.
- Add chopped parsley for even more fresh herb flavor.
- Serve inside pita wraps for a delicious Mediterranean sandwich.
- Leftovers make excellent meal prep chicken meatballs for lunches throughout the week.