Description
Quick and flavorful Greek chicken meatballs served with lemon orzo, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup cooked orzo
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, cooked orzo, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in size.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh herbs. Brown the meatballs before baking for added color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg