Description
Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. Juicy ground chicken meatballs are paired with zesty lemon orzo, creating a delightful balance of taste and texture. Enhanced with feta cheese and fresh herbs, this recipe is perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or entertaining guests. In just under an hour, you can serve a flavorful meal that will satisfy everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- Fresh parsley and dill
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, parsley, oregano, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 3–4 minutes each.
- Transfer meatballs back to the baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, boil chicken broth in a pot. Add orzo; cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain orzo if necessary; stir in butter (or olive oil), lemon juice, remaining lemon zest, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve orzo topped with Greek chicken meatballs and garnish with fresh herbs and crumbled feta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg