Greek Chicken Meatballs
Greek Chicken Meatballs
Servings: 4 Yield 31-32 meatballs
Calories: 298kcal
Equipment
- ½ sheet rimmed baking sheet
- Parchment paper pre-cut pieces are easiest to have on hand
- #40 disher aka cookie scoop optional but so handy and inexpensive
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
- 6 tablespoons milk dairy or non-dairy, oat or almond
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup finely chopped onion red, yellow or brown
- ⅓ cup Greek feta cheese, finely crumbled or grated about 1 ounce
- 1 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped dill or ¾ teaspoon dried
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh chopped mint
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 large garlic cloves microplaned or zested
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound ground chicken 8-10% fat per serving read the label, not 99%
Instructions
- Line the baking sheet with the parchment and prehet the oven to 375°F.
Make meatball mix
- Add the breadcrumbs, milk, and egg to a medium bowl and mix to blend. Let rest for 5 minutes to hydrate the breadcrumbs. Add the onion, feta, herbs, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the ground chicken and mix gently with your hands. Disposable gloves make this easier. Do not overmix, which can make the meatballs tough.
Form meatballs
- Using a tablespoon or a #40 scoop/disher, portion the meatball mixture and roll into balls with your palms. Place on the parchment-lined baking sheet. The meatballs can be placed close together to fit on one sheet pan.
Bake meatballs
- Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the meatballs are 165°F in the center. They are ready to serve or chill and refrigerate and freeze.
Notes
If you're only option is 99% lean ground chicken, add 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil per pound to boost moisture and mimic the richness of dark meat.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg