Description
Mediterranean flavors dance in these zesty Greek chicken meatballs with a cool herby tzatziki sauce, bringing Greece’s culinary charm to your dinner table. Packed with fresh herbs and tangy yogurt, this dish offers a delightful journey through Greek cuisine you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft a flavorful mixture by blending ground chicken with almond flour, egg, diced red onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, dill, zesty lemon zest and juice, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Gently shape the seasoned chicken mixture into uniform meatballs, approximately one inch in diameter, ensuring even size for consistent cooking.
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle with olive oil, and carefully place meatballs into the pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve a golden-brown exterior and ensure complete internal cooking.
- Simultaneously prepare the tzatziki sauce by whisking Greek yogurt with freshly grated cucumber, crushed garlic, chopped dill, tangy lemon juice, and seasoning with salt and pepper. Taste and fine-tune flavors as desired.
- Present the sizzling meatballs alongside the cool, creamy tzatziki sauce. Complement the dish with warm pita bread, crisp Greek salad, or roasted seasonal vegetables for a Mediterranean-inspired feast.
Notes
- Ensure ground chicken is cold when mixing to help meatballs hold together better and maintain a tender texture.
- Grate cucumber for tzatziki and drain excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel to prevent watery sauce.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for perfectly cooked chicken meatballs.
- For gluten-free option, replace almond flour with gluten-free breadcrumbs or coconut flour and serve with lettuce wraps instead of pita.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg