Description
A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken meatballs infused with fresh herbs and served over creamy lemon orzo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and half of the lemon juice.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo in chicken broth according to package instructions.
- Once cooked, stir in the remaining lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve meatballs over lemon orzo, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor, and ensure chicken is pat-dried to avoid mushy meatballs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 60mg