Description
Tender Greek chicken meatballs infused with bright lemon and herbs, served with zesty lemon orzo for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup cooked orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, cooked orzo, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley.
- Shape the mixture into 1-2 inch meatballs and place them on the greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, use fresh herbs if available and be cautious not to overmix the meatball mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg