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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

Juicy chicken meatballs infused with Greek flavors, served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs preferably whole wheat
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber grated excess water squeezed out
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix until well combined, then form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Make the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt.
  2. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve
  1. Serve the meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken mixture for 30 minutes before baking.

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