Greek Chicken Meatballs With Lemon and Herbs

Name: Greek Chicken Meatballs With Lemon and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 1/2 small onion (grated or minced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh mint (finely chopped); 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed); 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons milk (or water); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 lemon (zested); salt (to taste); ground black pepper (to taste); olive oil spray for baking or pan-frying

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

These Greek Chicken Meatballs are tender, juicy, and full of fresh Mediterranean flavor from lemon zest, herbs, and garlic. Made with ground chicken, they’re lighter than traditional meatballs but still satisfying, with the option to bake or pan-fry depending on how you plan to serve them. Perfect for weeknight dinners, mezze-style spreads, or easy entertaining with tzatziki on the side.

Updated at: Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:08:54 GMT