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Greek Chicken Meatballs

Greek Chicken Meatballs

These delicious Greek Chicken Meatballs are full of flavor, so easy to make, and are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Serve the meatballs with a generous scoop of homemade tzatziki and your favorite veggies!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 meatballs
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for frying
For Serving (Optional)
  • chopped romaine lettuce
  • feta cheese crumbled
  • cucumber chopped
  • tomato chopped
  • cooked white rice
  • tzatziki sauce

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, chopped dill, chopped mint, diced red onion, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Use your hands to mix until all ingredients are well combined.
  2. Using a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon, portion out the chicken mixture. Roll the mixture between your hands to form meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer. You may need to cook the meatballs in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  4. Cook the meatballs for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, until they are browned on all sides and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
  5. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and let them rest for a minute.
  6. Serve the Greek chicken meatballs warm. They are delicious served over chopped romaine lettuce with feta, cucumber, tomato, rice, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the meatball ingredients. If you prefer, you can bake the meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or cook them in an air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).