Description
Juicy, golden-seared chicken meatballs paired with cool, creamy tzatziki and fresh Mediterranean toppings. A quick, wholesome recipe perfect for bowls, wraps, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 small red onion, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, half the garlic, and a pinch of salt to make tzatziki. Refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, grated onion, parsley, dill, lemon zest, remaining garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Gently mix and form into 1½-inch meatballs using damp hands.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs in batches, 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve with a dollop of tzatziki, cherry tomatoes, and lemon wedges. Garnish with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meatball mixture for tender texture.
- Drain cucumber well to prevent watery tzatziki.
- Meatballs can be baked at 400°F for about 20 minutes if preferred.
- Freeze cooked meatballs up to 2 months in airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: mediterranean chicken meatballs, healthy chicken meatballs, greek meatballs, tzatziki chicken bowl