Greek Chicken Meatballs in Lemon Cream Sauce

Name: Greek Chicken Meatballs in Lemon Cream Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 5 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped); ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs; ⅓ cup grated yellow onions; ½ cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 large egg; 1½ teaspoon dried oregano (a little more if it’s fresh); 1¼ pound lean ground chicken; 3 tablespoons salted butter (cold + cubed); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1½ cups chicken stock (low sodium ); ½ cup green olives (or use ¼ cup capers!); ⅓ cup lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 egg yolks; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:25min

Delicious Greek chicken meatballs in a creamy dreamy lemon sauce. These meatballs are tender to the core! Nestled in a rich and creamy lemon sauce, they are perfect to serve over pasta, quinoa, or fluffy rice!

Updated at: Fri, 01 May 2026 02:30:39 GMT