Description
Juicy, herb-packed chicken meatballs served with a cool, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil, for frying
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, seeded and grated
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, red onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, egg, oregano, dried dill, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (about 16-20 meatballs).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in a single layer and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temp reaches 165°F). Remove and set aside.
- Meanwhile, make tzatziki: Place grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, fresh dill, and 1 minced garlic clove. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki on the side.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a lighter version, bake the meatballs at 400°F for 20 minutes instead of pan-frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Greek