Description
Succulent Greek chicken meatballs dance with Mediterranean flavors, blending herbs and spices into a delightful culinary journey. Tender, juicy bites packed with authentic Greek essence will transport diners straight to the sun-drenched islands of Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground chicken
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh dill (chopped)
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh mint (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 grams) ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 grams) ground oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 grams) black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) lemon zest
Support Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) finely diced red onion
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil (for frying)
Serving Components:
- chopped romaine
- feta cheese
- cucumber (sliced/diced)
- tomato (sliced)
- white rice
- tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend ground chicken with seasonings in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients using gentle hand-mixing techniques.
- Gently shape the mixture into uniform spherical meatballs using a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon, maintaining consistent size for even cooking.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, adding a thin layer of oil to prevent sticking and promote golden browning.
- Carefully place meatballs into the hot skillet, allowing each side to cook for 3-4 minutes until developing a rich, caramelized exterior and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- If skillet space is limited, cook meatballs in multiple batches to ensure proper heat distribution and avoid overcrowding.
- Plate the golden-brown meatballs atop a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, complementing with crumbled feta cheese, diced cucumber, fresh tomatoes, fluffy rice, and a generous dollop of cool tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- Use cold hands when forming meatballs to prevent the mixture from sticking and help maintain a lighter texture.
- Avoid overmixing the chicken mixture to keep the meatballs tender and prevent them from becoming tough or dense.
- Test one meatball first to check seasoning before cooking the entire batch, allowing you to adjust salt or herbs if needed.
- For a gluten-free option, swap breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain the meatballs’ binding and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg