Description
These Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs are bursting with flavor! Made with juicy ground chicken, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, they are perfect for a quick and delicious dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, if pan-frying
- 1 tablespoon butter, if pan-frying
- tzatziki or cucumber dill sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, crumbled feta cheese, lightly beaten egg, pressed garlic cloves, chopped red onion, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh mint, dried oregano, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Dampen your hands with water and gently knead the mixture together until fully blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or overnight.
- Form the mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs using a small scoop and place them on a cutting board.
- Dampen your hands again and shape the meatballs gently before placing them on a baking sheet.
- For pan-frying: Heat canola oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook half of the meatballs, turning gently every 1 ½ – 2 minutes for about 15 minutes.
- For baking: Preheat the oven to 425°F, spritz the meatballs with cooking spray, and bake for about 15 minutes. Broil for an additional 5 minutes for crispy texture.
- Serve immediately or at room temperature with Greek salad, lemon rice or orzo, alongside tzatziki or cucumber dill sauce for dipping.
Notes
For added flavor, let the mixture sit in the refrigerator overnight before forming the meatballs.
These meatballs freeze well; just ensure they cool completely before storing in airtight containers.
Pair with a fresh Greek salad for a complete Mediterranean meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg