Description
Mediterranean-inspired Greek chicken meatballs combine juicy ground chicken with aromatic herbs and spices. Serve with tzatziki sauce and pita for a delightful meal you’ll savor with Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 egg
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 0.25 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Seasonings:
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly amalgamate ground chicken with finely chopped ingredients, ensuring even distribution of breadcrumbs, crumbled feta, diced red onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, crushed oregano, seasoning, and whisked egg until the mixture achieves a cohesive texture.
- Gently craft compact spherical portions, approximately one-inch in diameter, using moistened hands to prevent sticking and maintain uniform shape.
- Warm a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, allowing the surface to become evenly heated for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully position meatballs into the heated skillet, maintaining adequate spacing between each piece to ensure uniform browning.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve a golden-brown exterior and ensure complete internal cooking, with internal temperature reaching 165°F.
- Transfer meatballs onto a clean serving platter, allowing minimal resting time to retain heat and moisture.
- Accompany the meatballs with cooling tzatziki sauce, warm pita bread, or a crisp Mediterranean-style salad for a complementary dining experience.
Notes
- Gently mix ingredients to prevent tough meatballs, using light hand movements to keep the mixture tender and prevent overworking the meat.
- Wet hands slightly with water before rolling meatballs to prevent sticking and create smooth, uniform shapes that cook evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature, guaranteeing safe and juicy meatballs without overcooking.
- Experiment with gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour for low-carb and celiac-friendly variations that maintain the authentic Greek flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg