Description
Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki are the perfect solution for an easy weeknight dinner, combining flavorful ingredients with a refreshing sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dill
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, make the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and dill in a bowl.
- Serve the meatballs warm with the tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add feta cheese to the meatball mixture.
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Greek chicken meatballs, tzatziki, easy dinners, weeknight meals