These tender and flavorful Mediterranean chicken meatballs feature a blend of fresh herbs and spices.
Bake them until golden brown and serve them with roasted vegetables and whipped feta.
Or drizzle them with creamy Tzatziki sauce!
Mediterranean food is one of our favorite cuisines to make during the week because it’s always healthy and flavorful.
I’m sure this chicken meatball recipe will be no different!
Grab these Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients for this
mediterranean chicken meatball recipe. They’re affordable and easy to find in the grocery store.
Lean ground chicken:
you can also use ground turkey if you have that on hand.
Breadcrumbs:
We tested this recipe with both panko breadcrumbs and traditional breadcrumbs. Both were delicious, but we loved the traditional breadcrumbs best. We’ve also tested this with blanched almond flour if you need a grain-free option.
Herbs/spices:
garlic, oregano, parsley, basil, thyme, and dill make the best Greek seasoning.
Use fresh herbs if possible, but dried herbs work too (measurements will vary).
Lemon juice:
I always had some sort of acid to my dishes to bring balance, and lemon juice is the perfect ingredient for Greek recipes.
Freshparsley, or feta cheese, for topping.
How to Make Greek Chicken Meatballs
The full recipe is below, but let’s walk through the steps with some short sentences so you have a clear idea of what to expect.
These delicious mediterranean chicken meatballs are really easy and these step-by-step instructions will make sure it turns out every time.
Soak breadcrumbs: Place the breadcrumbs in a large bowl and pour in the milk. Stir and let stand for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the liquid. (optional)
Meatball mixture: Add the remaining ingredients including the onion , garlic, red pepper , ground chicken, cheese, and herbs. Use clean hands to mix it well until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed. or just with forks.
Roll meatballs: Use a large cookie scoop to form the meat mixture into approximately 15, 2-ounce balls, packing them tightly. Wet your hands with water to prevent it from sticking.
Bake: Place the meatballs on a large sheet pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden, and the internal temperature reaches 180°C. Using a meath thermometer to determine when they’re done is ideal for best results.
Alternate Option: Sear them on the stove: Add the prepared meatballs to a large skillet over medium heat with hot olive oil.
Sear them until they’re crisp and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, turning them 2-3 times.
What to Serve with Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs
Classic greek salad with tomatoes, onion, kalamata olives, and greek dressing.
Roasted greek vegetables (one of my favorite ways): throw zucchini, eggplant, red onion and bell peppers on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and salt.
Bake at 180° for about 30 minutes.
or Cucumber tomato and avocado salad, Garlic roasted mini peppers, Air fryer asparagus or lemon Orzo.
Storage Tips:
Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Reheat in the microwave, oven, or air fryer until heated through.
To freeze, allow the cooked meatballs to cool completely, flash freeze on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 2 hours then transfer to a freezer-safe storage bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Bake or air fry from frozen at 180° until heated through.
Ingredients:
Mediterranean #Chicken #Meatballs
▢ 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, gluten-free if needed
▢ 1/2 cup milk any kind
▢ 300 gr ground chicken
▢ 1 small shallot minced or rd onion
▢ 2 cloves minced garlic
▢ 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
▢ 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
▢ 1 m-2 teaspoon lemon zest
▢ 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (1 teaspoon dried)
▢ 2 teaspoons dried oregano (2 Tablespoons fresh)
▢ 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (1 Tablespoon fresh)
▢ 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper or chilli powder
▢ 1 teaspoon salt & pepper
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
#Tzatziki
▢ 70 gr feta cheese
▢ 1/4 cup plain #Greek yogurt
▢ 2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup cucumber
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill ,
1 teaspoon garlic powder
and 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
Place chicken and the breadcrumbs in a large mixing bowl and pour in the milk.
Add the remaining ingredients including the onion , garlic, , chilli powder, cheese, and herbs.
Mix it well until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Use a cookie scoop to form the meatball mixture; packing them tightly.
Wet your hands with water to prevent it from sticking.(if needed)
Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet . Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden, and the internal temperature reaches 180°.
Grate the cucumber , then squeeze out as much water as possible.
In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the cucumber with feta cheese, greek yogurt, dill, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder and salt & pepper to taste.
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This looks amazing! Will have to make some soon, thank you!