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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

Delicious Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Try these Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce for a delicious Mediterranean dinner that’s easy to prepare and loved by all.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken opt for thigh for added juiciness
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free options work well too
  • 1 Egg provides moisture
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1 small Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley cilantro makes a good substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill use fresh for brightness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest avoid the bitter white pith
  • to taste Salt key seasoning
  • to taste Pepper key seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil drizzle for moisture while baking
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt full-fat offers richness
  • 1 small Cucumber grated and drained
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice adds zesty acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Dill adjust to your liking
  • a pinch Salt brings all flavors together

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Grater
  • Spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, finely chopped red onion, parsley, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  2. Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and drizzle the meatballs lightly with olive oil. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and extra dill.
  5. Once baked, serve the meatballs warm alongside the chilled tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the meat mixture and allow the tzatziki to chill for enhanced flavors.

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