Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
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
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 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.
Form the mixture into 1 tablespoon sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
While meatballs are baking, prepare tzatziki by whisking together Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
Serve meatballs hot with tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 290 kcal
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