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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

Savor the Flavor: Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

Discover the delightful combination of Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Cooling Tzatziki Sauce, a quick and healthy Mediterranean meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Lean chicken breast for health, thigh meat for juiciness.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs for crunch.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature.
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Freshly minced for best flavor.
  • 1 small Red Onion (finely chopped) Shallots can be a milder substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) Basil can substitute.
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Dill (chopped) Tarragon can be used for variation.
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Zest Lime zest is an alternative.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil High-quality extra virgin recommended.
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Full-fat for richness.
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber (grated & drained) Zucchini can substitute, must be well-drained.
  • 1 clove Garlic (for tzatziki) Adjust to taste.
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice (for tzatziki) Lime juice works too.
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Dill (for tzatziki)
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Meatballs Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, room-temperature egg, minced garlic, finely chopped red onion, parsley, dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Tzatziki Sauce Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt. Stir well, cover, and chill.
Serving Steps
  1. Once cooked, remove meatballs from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Serve with tzatziki sauce on the side or drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the tzatziki to chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Store leftovers separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.

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