Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients and Directions

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb lean ground chicken
• 1/4 cup whole wheat panko crumbs (can substitute other bread crumbs)
• 1/4 cup grated white or yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 generous pinch of salt and pepper, each
• 1 large egg
• 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

For the Homemade Tzatziki:

• 1 batch 5-Minute Homemade Tzatziki

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground chicken, panko crumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, dried oregano, ground coriander, cumin, salt, pepper, egg, and crumbled feta. Mix well with clean hands.
3. Form the Meatballs: Form the mixture into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake the Meatballs: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
5. Prepare the Tzatziki: While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tzatziki by whisking together Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
6. Serve: Serve the meatballs hot with the homemade tzatziki.