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Greek Chicken Meatballs πŸ₯—πŸ—


  • Author: Dulcia

Ingredients

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Chicken Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken (93% lean) πŸ—
1 large egg πŸ₯š
β…“ cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed) 🍞
β…“ cup red onion, diced πŸ§…
3 cloves garlic, minced πŸ§„
β…“ cup fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
1 tsp salt πŸ§‚
½ tsp black pepper 🌢️
Greek Salad:
3 hearts romaine, chopped πŸ₯¬
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved πŸ…
1 medium English cucumber, diced πŸ₯’
1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved πŸ«’
Β½ cup red onion, diced πŸ§…
β…“ cup crumbled feta cheese πŸ§€
Tzatziki:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (0%, 2%, or 5%) πŸ₯›
Β½ cup cucumber, grated on a box grater πŸ₯’
1–2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice πŸ‹
2 cloves garlic, minced πŸ§„
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 🌿
Β½ tsp salt πŸ§‚
½ tsp ground black pepper 🌢️


Instructions

Make the Meatballs:
1️⃣ If cooking in the oven: Preheat the oven to 425Β°F (220Β°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. πŸ”₯

2️⃣ In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, panko breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix with your hands to fully combine. πŸ‘©β€πŸ³

3️⃣ Using a scooper or your hands, create 18–20 meatballs. Evenly space them across the lined baking sheet. 🍑

4️⃣ Oven: Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until fully cooked (165Β°F internal temperature). πŸ•’

5️⃣ Stovetop: Heat a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and chicken meatballs. Sear on all sides for about 3 minutes total, then reduce heat to medium and cook for an additional 10 minutes, until fully cooked through. 🍳

6️⃣ Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 380Β°F (193Β°C), spray with non-stick spray, and evenly place chicken meatballs across the basket. Air fry for 8–12 minutes until cooked through and golden brown. 🌬️

Make the Tzatziki:
7️⃣ Grate the cucumber using a box grater and squeeze out excess water using a cheesecloth or by hand. Alternatively, pat dry with a paper towel. πŸ₯’

8️⃣ In a mixing bowl, combine all the tzatziki ingredients and place in the fridge while you prepare the salad. πŸ₯£

Assemble the Salad:
9️⃣ Add chopped romaine lettuce as a base for each individual bowl. πŸ₯¬

πŸ”Ÿ Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and feta cheese. πŸ…πŸ«’πŸ§…πŸ§€

1️⃣1️⃣ Add cooked chicken meatballs to each bowl and drizzle with homemade tzatziki sauce. Enjoy! πŸ˜‹