Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce, a healthy Mediterranean dish perfect for family dinners or meal prep. These tender meatballs, made with lean ground chicken and a medley of fresh herbs, are complemented by a creamy, refreshing tzatziki sauce. In just 35 minutes, you can enjoy a nutritious and satisfying meal that’s versatile enough to serve in pitas, over rice, or as an appetizer. Whether you’re hosting friends or looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped dill
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For tzatziki sauce: In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (drained), minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and salt. Chill until ready to serve.
- Serve warm meatballs alongside tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg