Greek Chicken Meatballs

Name: Greek Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
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; chopped romaine; feta, for serving; cucumber; tomato; white rice; tzatziki sauce

3 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

Updated at: Sun, 23 Jun 2024 01:23:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories257.5 kcal (13%)

Total Fat13.3 g (19%)

Carbs6.8 g (3%)

Sugars1.3 g (1%)

Protein27.7 g (55%)

Sodium499.9 mg (25%)

Fiber0.9 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

2 poundsground chicken

1 teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonblack pepper

½ teaspoonground cumin

½ teaspoonground oregano

½ teaspoonred pepper flakes

¼ cupred onion

½ teaspoonlemon zest

1 tablespoonolive oil

Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

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