Description
Indulge in these juicy Greek chicken meatballs served atop zesty lemon orzo, creating a delightful fusion of Mediterranean flavors that will elevate any meal.
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken
- Fresh Parsley
- Feta Cheese
- Garlic Cloves
- Lemon Zest
- Orzo Pasta
- Olive Oil
- Oregano
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, parsley, feta, minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- While the meatballs bake, cook orzo in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot.
- Stir in olive oil and fresh lemon juice into the orzo before serving with meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, let the meatball mixture marinate for at least 30 minutes before baking. - Swap parsley for dill or add chopped olives for a unique twist.