Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki

 

Greek Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients:

1 lb ground chicken

1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)

1 egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Zest of 1 lemon

2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

Instructions:

1. Mix the Meatballs – In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (except olive oil) and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

2. Form the Meatballs – Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a plate.

3. Cook the Meatballs – Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F). Alternatively, bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.

4. Rest & Serve – Let the meatballs rest for a couple of minutes before serving with tzatziki.

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Homemade Tzatziki

Ingredients:

1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat preferred)

1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess water

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cucumber – Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water with a towel.

2. Mix Everything – In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.

3. Chill – Let it sit in the fridge for at least 20 minutes for flavors to meld.

Serve the Greek chicken meatballs with tzatziki, warm pita, and a side of Greek salad or rice!

Would you like a sauce variation or side dish ideas?