Greek Chicken Meatballs

These Greek chicken meatballs are incredibly juicy, bursting with flavour, and so easy to make in less than 30 minutes. They pair beautifully with a side of rice and a fresh Greek salad or for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and full of Mediterranean goodness.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken mince, greek chicken meatballs, meatballs

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings meatballs

Calories 70kcal

Author Makyla Baines

Ingredients

Greek Chicken Meatballs

1 kg ground chicken 2.2 pounds
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic crushed
½ red onion finely diced
¼ cup fresh mint finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

To Serve

cucumber
red onion
cherry tomatoes
feta
rice
tzatziki sauce

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, chopped red onion, fresh mint, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper. Add in the eggs to bind everything together.
Using your hands or a wooden spoon, gently mix everything until fully incorporated. You want to ensure the herbs and spices are evenly distributed throughout the chicken mixture, but don’t overwork it, or the meatballs will turn out tough.
Once your mixture is ready, use a spoon or a cookie scoop to divide the mixture into even portions (I used this 1.5 tablespoon scoop). Roll each portion between your hands to form meatballs and place them on a baking tray or plate.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and carefully add your meatballs to the pan. I recommend cooking them in 2-3 batches. Make sure they are spaced out enough to cook evenly. Sear until all sides are golden brown.
Once the meatballs are browned on all sides, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan to allow the meatballs to cook through, about 5-10 minutes, depending on size. If you’d prefer, you can sear the meatballs in first. Once browned on all sides, transfer them to a baking sheet and place them in a preheated oven at 180°C(350℉). Bake for 15-20 minutes. You can check for doneness by cutting into one of the meatballs to ensure the centre is no longer pink or the internal temperature reaches 76℃ (165℉).
Serve the Greek chicken meatballs on rice alongside a simple Greek salad drizzled with tzatziki sauce.

Notes

Don't overwork the mixture, or your meatballs will become tough.
To reheat, place the meatballs in the oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes to reheat.

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