Description
These Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs are loaded with irresistible flavors from feta cheese and fresh herbs. Simple to prepare, they make for a healthy meal option and are perfect for a quick dinner or your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, about 2 ounces
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, if pan-frying
- 1 tablespoon butter, if pan-frying
- tzatziki or cucumber dill sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, feta cheese, lightly beaten egg, pressed garlic, red onion, dill, mint, oregano, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Dampen your hands with water and gently knead the mixture together until well blended.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 15 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Form meatballs using a small scoop, shaping them into 1 ½-inch balls, and place on a cutting board.
- For frying, heat canola oil and butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add half of the meatballs and cook, turning gently every 1 ½ – 2 minutes until browned on all sides for about 15 minutes.
- For baking, preheat the oven to 425°F. Place meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil, spritz with cooking spray or olive oil, and bake for about 15 minutes. Broil on high for an additional 5 minutes for a crispy finish.
- Serve immediately or at room temperature with Greek salad, lemon rice, or orzo, along with tzatziki or cucumber dill sauce for dipping.
Notes
Refrigerating the meatball mixture allows the bread crumbs to soften, enhancing texture.
Feel free to adjust the herbs based on your taste preferences.
These meatballs can be made ahead and frozen for a quick meal later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg