Description
Savor the delightful combination of Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki, a dish that effortlessly blends savory and refreshing flavors. These tender meatballs are crafted from lean ground chicken mixed with fresh herbs like parsley and mint, delivering an incredible taste experience. Paired with a cool tzatziki sauce made from creamy Greek yogurt and crisp cucumber, this meal is perfect for any occasion—be it dinner parties or casual weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (preferably full-fat)
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, chopped red onion, minced garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs (about 20 total).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook meatballs for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (excess water squeezed out), minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper; refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs with tzatziki (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg