Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greece with these Greek Chicken Meatballs paired with zesty Lemon Orzo. This dish is a perfect blend of juicy ground chicken, aromatic herbs, and feta cheese, all rolled into delightful meatballs. The refreshing lemon orzo complements them beautifully, making this meal not only delicious but also nutritious. Ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress while being easy enough for novice cooks to master. Serve it up with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon for an inviting presentation that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- Fresh herbs (parsley and dill)
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, parsley, oregano, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs until browned and cooked through (10-12 minutes).
- In a pot, boil chicken broth (or water) and cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain if necessary.
- In the same pot, melt butter (or olive oil), stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, additional lemon zest, salt, and pepper; add cooked orzo back to the pot.
- Serve meatballs over lemon orzo garnished with fresh herbs and crumbled feta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg