Description
Juicy, herb-infused chicken meatballs served with a creamy, refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce, perfect for a light and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- For the Tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, red onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, placing them on a plate or baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- While meatballs cook, prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
- Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce on the side, optionally with pita bread or a Greek salad.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Greek