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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo

Savory Greek Chicken Meatballs with Zesty Lemon Orzo Delight

Discover a delicious and quick Mediterranean dish with Greek Chicken Meatballs and Lemon Orzo, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 large egg binds the meatball mixture
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs plain or panko for crunch
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, can substitute with cilantro
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano classic Greek herb
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Lemon Orzo
  • 1 cup orzo pasta can substitute with gluten-free pasta or rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 clove additional garlic for extra flavor
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill optional for garnish
For Serving
  • to taste fresh parsley for garnish
  • to taste extra feta cheese for garnish
  • to taste lemon wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, feta, parsley, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Form into 16-20 meatballs, each about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes.
  4. Drain excess liquid from orzo, return to saucepan, and stir in butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and additional garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve a scoop of lemon orzo topped with Greek chicken meatballs. Garnish with parsley, crumbled feta, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Mix the meatball ingredients gently to keep them tender; chill the mixture if too sticky. For healthier cooking, bake meatballs at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.

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