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Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki

Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki for Fresh Flavors

Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki are a flavorful and healthy meal option that delivers Mediterranean simplicity.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey, beef, or lamb.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Can substitute with regular breadcrumbs.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Finely chopped; can swap with shallots.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; or use garlic powder.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped; dried herbs can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Chopped; dried herbs can be used.
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano Or mixed Italian herbs as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Corriander could be used instead.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 large Egg Or use flax egg or chia egg for vegan.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For frying; can substitute with avocado oil.
Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Use dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 medium Cucumber Drained grated.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Use lime juice as a substitute if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Or use dried dill if fresh is unavailable.

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • skillet
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
  2. Incorporate the egg into the mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs, aiming for uniform size.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown and cooked through.
  5. Remove meatballs from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  7. Cover and refrigerate tzatziki for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Serve meatballs on a platter with tzatziki in the center.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep cooked meatballs warm in a low oven while preparing tzatziki. Garnish meatballs with herbs or lemon zest if desired.

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