Feta Chicken Meatballs
Feta Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful delight that will elevate your dinner table. Bursting with juicy ground chicken and tangy feta cheese, these meatballs are infused with warm spices and fresh herbs, making them perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as appetizers or mains, they promise to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 meatballs (serves about 4) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, feta cheese, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like oregano or basil. Substitute feta with goat cheese or add spinach for extra nutrition. Serve with tzatziki sauce for a refreshing dip.