Description
These Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs are packed with flavor from fresh herbs and feta cheese. Perfect for a quick dinner, these easy-to-make meatballs will bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, about 2 ounces
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, if pan-frying
- 1 tablespoon butter, if pan-frying
- tzatziki or cucumber dill sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, crumbled feta, lightly beaten egg, pressed garlic, chopped red onion, finely chopped dill, finely chopped mint, dried oregano, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Dampen your hands with water and gently mix the ingredients until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to overnight to allow the breadcrumbs to soften.
- Use a small scoop to shape the mixture into 1 ½-inch balls and place on a cutting board. Lightly roll and shape the meatballs between your palms before placing them on a baking sheet.
- To fry the meatballs, heat canola oil and butter over medium heat in a large non-stick skillet. Add half of the meatballs and cook, gently turning them every 1 ½ to 2 minutes for about 15 minutes until they are browned on all sides.
- For baking, preheat the oven to 425°F. Spritz the meatballs with cooking spray and bake for about 15 minutes until no longer pink inside, then broil on high for another 5 minutes to crisp the outside.
- Serve immediately or at room temperature with Greek salad, lemon rice, or tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Notes
Chilling the meat mixture helps the flavors meld and improves the texture of the meatballs.
Serve with a side of tzatziki for a refreshing dip that complements the meatballs well.
These meatballs can be baked or pan-fried based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg