Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce, a wholesome Mediterranean dish that’s perfect for any meal occasion. These juicy meatballs, made from lean ground chicken and infused with fresh herbs like parsley and dill, are baked to perfection and served alongside a creamy, refreshing tzatziki sauce. This healthy dinner option is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to be enjoyed as a main dish, in wraps, or over grains. Packed with protein and nutrients, this recipe is an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped dill
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped red onion, parsley, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (well-drained), minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and salt in a bowl; chill before serving.
- Serve warm meatballs with tzatziki on the side or drizzled over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg