Description
Juicy and flavorful Greek chicken meatballs served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried mint
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, egg, oregano, mint, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
- While meatballs bake, prepare tzatziki: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
- Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Greek