Greek Chicken Meatballs

 

Ingredients:

 

▪️2 pounds ground chicken

▪️1 teaspoon salt

▪️1/4 teaspoon black pepper

▪️1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

▪️1/2 teaspoon ground oregano

▪️1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

▪️1/4 cup fresh dill chopped

▪️1/4 cup fresh mint chopped

▪️1/4 cup finely diced red onion

▪️4 cloves garlic finely minced

▪️1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

▪️1 tablespoon olive oil for frying

 

Bowl Additions:

 

▪️chopped romaine

▪️feta cheese

▪️cucumber sliced/diced

▪️tomato sliced

▪️white rice

▪️tzatziki sauce

 

Instructions:

 

▪️Add the meatball ingredients to a small mixing bowl and use your hands to mix until well combined.

 

▪️Next, use a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon to scoop out the chicken mixture and use your hands to form into meatballs.

 

▪️When the meatballs are formed, heat a large skillet over medium heat and then add a tablespoon of oil.

 

▪️Next add the meatballs to the hot skillet and cook for roughly 3-4 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You may have to do this in batches depending on the size of your skillet.

 

▪️Serve the meatballs over chopped romaine lettuce with feta, cucumber, tomato, rice, and tzatziki sauce.