Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki, a dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean right to your table. Perfect for any occasion—be it a family dinner, casual gathering, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer—these juicy meatballs are packed with aromatic spices and paired with a creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce. With their versatility, you can enjoy them over rice, stuffed in pita bread, or served alongside fresh vegetables. Easy to prepare and family-friendly, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your meal rotation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for tzatziki)
- ½ cucumber, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (for tzatziki)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for tzatziki)
- Salt and pepper, to taste (for tzatziki)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, red onion, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs about 1½ inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs for 8–10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- For the tzatziki: Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (excess moisture removed), minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg