Description
These Easy Greek Chicken Meatballs are flavorful, juicy, and packed with classic Mediterranean herbs and spices. Broiled to perfection for a crispy outside and tender inside, they make a perfect protein-packed meal that’s quick to prepare and pairs beautifully with fresh vegetables, feta, and tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 medium lemon, zested
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to broil on high to get it ready for cooking the meatballs quickly at a high temperature.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with kosher salt, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, chopped dill, parsley, mint, diced red onion, grated garlic, and lemon zest. Use your hands to mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Form the meatballs: Use a 1 ½ inch cookie scoop or a tablespoon to portion out the chicken mixture onto a cookie sheet, aiming for about 30 meatballs. Wet your hands slightly, then roll each portion between your palms to create evenly sized, smooth meatballs. Place them back on the cookie sheet spaced evenly.
- Broil the meatballs: Place the sheet pan under the broiler and cook for 8-10 minutes. Check the internal temperature after 8 minutes to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption. The broiler will create a nice crispy exterior while keeping the meatballs juicy inside.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs over a bed of chopped romaine lettuce along with crumbled feta cheese, sliced cucumber, tomato, olives, fresh herbs, rice, and a side of tzatziki sauce for a complete Greek-inspired meal.
Notes
- For the best texture, don’t overmix the ground chicken mixture to avoid dense meatballs.
- If you don’t have a broiler, you can alternatively pan-fry the meatballs over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through.
- Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor and aroma in your meatballs.
- Check the meatballs’ internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure they are safely cooked.
- These meatballs can be made ahead and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek chicken meatballs, easy meatballs, broiled chicken meatballs, Mediterranean recipes, healthy chicken dishes
