Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greece with these Greek Chicken Meatballs, perfectly paired with creamy whipped feta cheese. Bursting with aromatic herbs and spices, each bite offers a delightful Mediterranean experience. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a family meal. Serve these meatballs as an appetizer or main dish alongside fresh veggies or pita bread for a complete feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
- 1/2 cup (75g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dill (fresh or dried)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- 1/2 cup (75g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, oregano, dill, lemon zest, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, blend feta cheese with olive oil until smooth; season with black pepper.
- Serve warm meatballs drizzled with olive oil alongside whipped feta cheese for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg