Description
Savor the taste of the Mediterranean with these delightful Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs! Perfect as a savory appetizer for parties or a hearty main dish served over couscous, these meatballs are bursting with fresh herbs and spices. Crafted from lean ground chicken, they offer a healthy yet indulgent option for any meal. With easy preparation and versatile serving options, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy them with tzatziki sauce, stuffed in pita bread, or as part of a vibrant salad for a complete Mediterranean experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, mint, paprika, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and lemon zest. Mix until just combined.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1-inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides (approximately 5–7 minutes). Transfer back to the baking sheet.
- Bake for an additional 10–15 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Serve warm with tzatziki sauce or alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (85g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg