Description
These Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs are bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and feta cheese. Perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal, they are easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, about 2 ounces
- 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 the ground chicken, panko, crumbled feta cheese, lightly beaten egg, pressed garlic cloves, chopped red onion, fresh dill, fresh mint, dried oregano, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Dampen your hands, knead the mixture gently until blended, and cover it. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to soften the breadcrumbs, or up to overnight.
- Use a small scoop to form 1 ½-inch meatballs and place them on a cutting board. Dampen your hands and roll the meatballs lightly.
- For frying, heat canola oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook half of the meatballs, turning every 1 ½ to 2 minutes until browned, for about 15 minutes total.
- For baking, preheat the oven to 425°F. Space the meatballs on a lined baking sheet, spritz with cooking spray or olive oil, and bake until no longer pink, about 15 minutes. Broil for an extra 5 minutes for a crispy crust.
- Serve the meatballs immediately or at room temperature with Greek salad and tzatziki or cucumber dill sauce.
Notes
For best flavor, allow the meatball mixture to chill.
Use ground turkey as a lighter alternative to chicken if preferred.
Serve with a side of lemon rice or orzo for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg