Easy Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls
Easy Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls combine juicy baked chicken meatballs with fresh cucumber salad and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
For Greek Chicken Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Greek Salad Base
- ½ English cucumber chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup kalamata olives chopped
- ¼ red onion chopped
- 2 oz feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh herbs dill, parsley, and mint
For Greek Salad Dressing
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- Zest and juice of 1 small lemon
- 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Dash black pepper
For Yogurt Dill Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
For the Bowls
- 1 cup white rice or orzo pasta
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, red onion, feta cheese, dill, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, breadcrumbs, egg, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion about 2 tablespoons of mixture and shape into meatballs. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Cook the rice or orzo according to package instructions.
- Prepare the Greek salad dressing by whisking together vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, red onion, herbs, and feta to a large bowl. Toss with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Make the yogurt dill sauce by combining Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble the Easy Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls by dividing rice among serving bowls. Top with meatballs, cucumber salad, and a generous drizzle of yogurt dill sauce.
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs or feta cheese if desired.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey for ground chicken if desired.
- Add chopped romaine lettuce for extra freshness.
- Serve with warm pita bread on the side.
- Increase feta cheese for a richer flavor.
- Add chickpeas for additional protein and fiber.