Description
These Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs bring irresistible flavor and a healthy twist to your dinner table. With ground chicken, feta, and fresh herbs, they’re simple to prepare and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, about 2 ounces
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, if pan-frying
- 1 tablespoon butter, if pan-frying
- tzatziki or cucumber dill sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, panko bread crumbs, crumbled feta cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, chopped red onion, dill, mint, oregano, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Dampen your hands with water and gently knead the mixture until all ingredients are blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to overnight to allow breadcrumbs to soften.
- Using a small scoop, form meatballs about 1 ½ inches in diameter and place them on a cutting board. Lightly roll them using your palms.
- For frying, heat canola oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the meatballs and cook, turning every 1 ½ – 2 minutes for about 15 minutes until browned on all sides.
- For baking, preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the meatballs on a lined baking sheet, spritz with cooking spray or olive oil, and bake for 15 minutes. Broil for an additional 5 minutes to get a crispy crust.
- Serve the meatballs warm or at room temperature with tzatziki or cucumber dill sauce.
Notes
Chill the meatball mixture longer for better texture.
You can freeze uncooked meatballs for later use.
Serve with a side of Greek salad or lemon rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg