Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki
If you’re in search of a dish that bursts with flavor and brings joy to your dining table, look no further than Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki. This delightful recipe features tender chicken meatballs infused with fresh Mediterranean herbs, paired with a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or family gatherings, these meatballs are not only quick to prepare but also offer great versatility—ideal for dipping, serving on a bed of greens, or including in a wrap. Prepare to impress your loved ones with this succulent dish that promises to be a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 egg
- For tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cucumber (grated), fresh dill
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the egg and combine gently without overmixing; shape into 20 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook meatballs for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For tzatziki: Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (excess water squeezed out), garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Chill tzatziki for at least 15 minutes before serving alongside meatballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg