Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo
Juicy, flavorful chicken meatballs served with bright lemon orzo, adding a delightful touch of feta cheese and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
- Form small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Sauté the cooked orzo in olive oil, then add lemon juice and zest, stirring to combine.
- Serve the meatballs over the lemon orzo, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider broiling the meatballs for a few minutes at the end of baking. Swap ground chicken for turkey or a plant-based alternative for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg