Description
These Greek chicken meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and baked to perfection. An easy Mediterranean-style dinner with fresh herbs and garlic.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, egg, red onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper until just mixed.
- Roll the mixture into 18 to 20 meatballs about 1 1/2 inches wide and place evenly on the baking sheet.
- Brush or drizzle meatballs lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with Greek yogurt sauce and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the meat to keep the meatballs tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek