Description
Juicy, flavorful chicken meatballs seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices, served with a cool, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, red onion, 2 cloves garlic, egg, oregano, dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 clove garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
- Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Greek