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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo

Savory Greek Chicken Meatballs with Zesty Lemon Orzo Delight

This Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo recipe combines vibrant flavors and healthy ingredients for a nutritious dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
Lemon Orzo Ingredients
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all meatball ingredients and mix until just combined.
  3. Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into 1-inch diameter balls, placing them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  5. While meatballs are baking, boil salted water in a pot and cook the orzo according to package instructions.
  6. Drain the orzo, add zest and juice of lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  7. Serve lemon orzo topped with meatballs and garnish with chopped parsley or feta cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatball and orzoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish brings a delightful taste of Mediterranean cuisine straight to your dinner table.

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