Description
Indulge in these juicy Greek chicken meatballs paired with zesty lemon orzo for a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, parsley, feta, garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, oregano, and dill until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté meatballs until golden brown (about 10 minutes).
- Cook orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Toss the cooked orzo with olive oil, remaining lemon zest, salt, pepper, and dill.
- Serve meatballs on a bed of lemony orzo and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs with orzo (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a variation, substitute ground turkey or lamb for chicken. Chilling the meatballs before cooking helps them retain their shape. Pair with a fresh Greek salad or tzatziki sauce for extra flavor.