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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: 8 meatballs
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 200250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 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
  • cucumber
  • tomato
  • white rice
  • tzatziki sauce

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, fresh dill, fresh 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.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Carefully add the meatballs to the hot skillet. Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). You may need to cook the meatballs in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  5. Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the skillet.
  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, ensure the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165°F (74°C). If you prefer, these meatballs can also be baked at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes or cooked in an air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes.