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Greek Chicken Meat Balls

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Greek Chicken Meatballs are a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that brings a burst of flavor to your table. These tender, juicy meatballs are crafted from lean ground chicken and infused with fresh herbs like parsley and oregano, making them not only delicious but also a healthier option for dinner. Perfect for family meals, potlucks, or meal prep, these meatballs can be served with tzatziki sauce, nestled in pita bread, or paired with a crisp Greek salad. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes and cooking time of 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is sure to impress your guests or satisfy your weeknight cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tzatziki sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, parsley, oregano, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  5. While baking, prepare tzatziki sauce by mixing yogurt with grated cucumber and minced garlic; season to taste.
  6. Serve warm meatballs drizzled with tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in crumbled feta cheese. Spice it up by adding red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture. These meatballs freeze well; store cooked meatballs in an airtight container for up to three months.

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