Description
These Herby Greek Chicken Meatballs are bursting with Mediterranean flavors from fresh herbs and feta cheese. Juicy and flavorful, these meatballs are perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- â…“ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, red onion, garlic, feta, parsley, dill, mint, oregano, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs (about 18–20 total).
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add meatballs, and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with tzatziki, pita, or a fresh Greek salad.
Notes
- For a lighter option, bake the meatballs at 400°F for 18–20 minutes.
- These meatballs freeze well after cooking—reheat in a skillet or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
