Description
These Greek Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Made with ground chicken and aromatic herbs like dill and mint, they are pan-fried to golden perfection and served with fresh veggies, feta, white rice, and homemade tzatziki for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for frying
For Serving
- Chopped romaine lettuce
- Feta cheese, for serving
- Cucumber, sliced or diced
- Tomato, sliced or diced
- White rice, cooked
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Mix the Meatball Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, chopped dill, chopped mint, finely diced red onion, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Use your hands to mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Form the Meatballs: Using a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon, scoop out portions of the chicken mixture and roll them gently between your hands to form evenly sized meatballs.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Cook the Meatballs: Add the meatballs to the hot skillet in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook the meatballs for about 3-4 minutes per side, turning carefully to brown all sides evenly. Continue cooking until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are fully cooked.
- Serve: Arrange the cooked meatballs over a bed of chopped romaine lettuce. Top with crumbled feta cheese, fresh cucumber, tomato slices, cooked white rice, and a generous scoop of tzatziki sauce for a refreshing and complete meal.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet when frying the meatballs to ensure even browning.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness to avoid undercooked chicken.
- Tzatziki sauce can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
- These meatballs can be served with pita bread as an alternative to rice and veggies.
- Leftover cooked meatballs keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in a skillet or oven.
