Description
Indulge in a bite-sized vacation to Greece with these Greek chicken meatballs! Packed with juicy chicken, zesty feta, and aromatic herbs, each meaty orb is like a little party in your mouth. Your taste buds will be dancing the Zorba while your family begs for the recipe (and yes, you can tell them it’s a secret!). These meatballs are the culinary equivalent of a beach sunset—warm, inviting, and unforgettable!
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken
- Feta Cheese
- Garlic
- Fresh Oregano
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Eggs
- Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean surface. Finely chop garlic and zest the lemon.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, crumbled feta, chopped oregano, eggs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly using your hands.
- With wet hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches without overcrowding.
- Cook each side for about 5 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot with tzatziki sauce or fresh pita bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg