Greek Chicken Meatballs
Greek Chicken Meatballs are juicy ground chicken meatballs seasoned with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon zest.Ready in just 30 minutes.Serve with rice, vegetables, feta, and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Greek Chicken Meatballs
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
For Serving
- Chopped romaine lettuce
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Sliced cucumber
- Diced tomatoes
- Cooked white rice
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, dill, mint, red onion, garlic, and lemon zest.
- Mix gently with clean hands until everything is evenly combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
- Scoop the mixture using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and roll into evenly sized meatballs.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place the meatballs in the skillet without overcrowding the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer the cooked meatballs to a serving platter.
- Assemble bowls with chopped romaine, cooked rice, cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, and warm Greek Chicken Meatballs.
- Drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve in pita bread for delicious Greek wraps.
- Brown rice or quinoa can replace white rice.
- Add olives, pickled onions, or roasted peppers for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Homemade tzatziki offers the freshest taste, but store-bought works well too