Description
Flavorful chicken meatballs infused with Greek herbs and spices, served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a healthy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- For Tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, make tzatziki: In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.
- Serve meatballs with tzatziki sauce on the side or drizzled over.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Greek