Description
These Greek Chicken Meatballs are bursting with Mediterranean flavors from herbs and spices. Juicy and flavorful, they are perfect served with fresh vegetables, rice, and tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
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For the 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 finely diced red onion
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for frying
For Serving:
- chopped romaine
- feta, for serving
- cucumber
- tomato
- white rice
- tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a small mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, dill, mint, red onion, garlic, and lemon zest. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and cook meatballs for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve meatballs over romaine with feta, cucumber, tomato, rice, and tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
