Description
Juicy, flavorful chicken meatballs packed with feta cheese, fresh herbs, and Mediterranean spices. Perfect for healthy dinners, meal prep, or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground chicken
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, crumbled feta cheese, chopped spinach, diced red onion, and minced garlic.
- 3. Add fresh parsley, dill, dried oregano, ground cumin, lemon zest, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
- 4. Mix all ingredients gently with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 5. Wet your hands slightly and scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture for each meatball, rolling into 1.5-inch balls.
- 6. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- 7. Lightly brush the tops of meatballs with olive oil for golden browning.
- 8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with tzatziki sauce, pita bread, and Greek salad.
Notes
Store cooled meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze cooked meatballs for up to 3 months. Serve with tzatziki sauce, hummus, over rice or couscous, in pita sandwiches, or with roasted vegetables. For extra moisture, add 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g