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    Greek Chicken Meatballs

    Published: Mar 20, 2021 · Last Updated: Jun 17, 2021 by Kyndra Holley

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    white plate with greek chicken meatballs, tomato salad and tzatziki sauce
    white plate with greek chicken meatballs, tomato salad and tzatziki sauce
    white plate with greek chicken meatballs, tomato salad and tzatziki sauce

    These oven baked Greek Chicken Meatballs are tender, juicy, and loaded with the fresh flavors of mint, parsley, dill and onion. They have minimal ingredients and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. They are delicious served with a traditional tzatziki sauce.

    white plate with greek chicken meatballs, tomato salad and tzatziki sauce
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    Ingredients in Greek Chicken Meatballs
    Ingredient Notes
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    Recipe tips and variations
    Frequently asked questions
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    Greek Chicken Meatballs

    Ingredients in Greek Chicken Meatballs

    Ingredients laid out for greek chicken meatballs - chicken, feta, egg, lemon, herbs, breadcrumbs

    Ingredient Notes

    • Ground chicken - If you can't find ground chicken, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs and pulse them in the food process until the meat is ground and formable. (more chicken recipes)
    • Feta cheese - To make this a dairy free recipe, you can omit the feta. If you are not a fan of feta, you can add any cheese you prefer. While not traditional, these are also delicious with goat cheese, sharp white cheddar, or even parmesan.
    • Breadcrumbs - This is to help hold the meatballs together. Ground chicken is very soft. You can also use Panko. For a low carb, gluten free substitution, you can use almond flour, or this Nut Free Keto Breading Recipe

    How to make Greek Chicken Meatballs - This is as simple as mix, bake, enjoy! You've gotta love any recipe that has minimal ingredients and can be on the table in no time flat.

    Left - Ingredients in a mixing bowl for Greek Chicken Meatballs - Right - same ingredients all mixed up

    Step by step instructions

    STEP 1. Add the chicken, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, feta, onion, parsley, mint, dill, oregano, lemon zest, salt and pepper to a large mixing bowl.

    STEP 2. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

    Left - keto Greek Meatballs all rolled up and ready to be baked - Right - meatballs after baking

    STEP 3. Roll the mixture into 20 equal sized meatballs, about 1 - 1 ½ inches in diameter. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet or baking dish.

    STEP 4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through. 

    white plate with greek chicken meatballs, tomato salad and tzatziki sauce

    Recipe tips and variations

    • Mix up the meat - Instead of ground chicken, you can also make these with ground beef, ground, pork, ground lamb, or any combination of the three.
    • Serving - These Greek Chicken Meatballs are amazing served with a simple tomato salad - tomato, cucumber, red onion, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. They are also delicious with this Prosciutto, Peach, and Melon Salad. I like to pair them with a fresh made Tzatziki sauce and fresh pita.
    • Storage - Store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Alternately, you can freeze the leftovers for reheating later.
    • Reheating - If you are reheating these from frozen, I recommend baking them in the oven at 350°F until defrosted and warmed all the way through.
    white plate with greek meatballs, tomato salad and tzatziki sauce

    Frequently asked questions

    Do you have to use breadcrumbs to make meatballs?

    You can definitely make meatballs without breadcrumbs, but they help to bind the meatballs together. Without some sort of binder, they may not hold their shape. Alternately, you can use almond flour, crushed pork rinds, or even a little finely grated parmesan cheese.

    What should I serve with Greek Meatballs?

    I like to serve them with fresh pita, cucumber and tomato salad, and tzatziki sauce.

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    white plate with greek chicken meatballs, tomato salad and tzatziki sauce

    Greek Chicken Meatballs


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    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 20 meatballs 1x
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    These oven baked Greek Chicken Meatballs are tender, juicy, and loaded with the fresh flavors of mint, parsley, dill and onion. They have minimal ingredients and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. They are delicious served with a traditional tzatziki sauce.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound ground chicken (I get all my meat here)
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 large egg
    • ⅓ cup breadcrumbs or  Nut Free Keto Breading Mix for low carb 
    • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
    • ¼ cup finely minced red onion
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    • 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh mint
    • 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh dill
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • Tzatziki, for dipping

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, or lightly grease a baking dish. 
    2. In a large mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. 
    3. Roll the mixture into 20 equal sized meatballs, about 1 - 1 ½ inches in diameter. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. 
    4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through. 

    Notes

    • Store leftovers in refrigerator for 3 days.
    • Cooked meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months. 
    • Nutritional information is calculated using the keto breading mix
    • net carbs per serving: 2.9g
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Chicken Recipes
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Greek

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 5 meatballs
    • Calories: 230
    • Fat: 9.2g
    • Carbohydrates: 3.5g
    • Fiber: 0.6g
    • Protein: 31.1g

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    Comments

    1. Jessica Renault says

      March 21, 2021 at 7:53 am

      YUM! I just made these for our weekly meal prep. I portioned them out with the green onion and lime cauliflower rice from one of your books. So good!

      Reply
    2. Natalie says

      March 21, 2021 at 5:56 pm

      Really delicious!! And smells heavenly while cooking

      Reply
    3. Linda says

      April 07, 2021 at 5:40 pm

      These are so delish...love the recipe and will definitely make again. I did find them a tad dry though, do you have any ideas of how to avoid this next time. I used ground chicken. Thanx for sharing🌸

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        April 16, 2021 at 4:14 am

        Try using ground chicken thighs vs chicken breasts.

        Reply
      • Jean Rivera says

        September 09, 2021 at 3:10 pm

        I add a bit of Mayo- sounds odd but it really helps keep them moist

        Reply
    4. Anonymous says

      April 12, 2021 at 10:39 am

      These are absolutely fantastic! I've made them three times and they always turn out perfect. So flavorful! I served them with a greek salad on the side and home- made tzatziki sauce! Yum.

      Reply
    5. Tracy says

      April 12, 2021 at 10:41 am

      These are so fantastic! Made them three times already. So flavorful - I serve them with tzatziki sauce and a greek salad. Yum.

      Reply
    6. Joanne says

      April 15, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      These meatballs are so delicious and easy to make. I made a double batch with Tzatziki sauce and fire feta. My new favorite meatballs!

      Reply
    7. AP says

      April 15, 2021 at 7:39 pm

      We loved these!! Super moist. Made Greek bowls with them. Added to the meal rotation for sure.

      Reply
    8. Billie Spaulding says

      April 19, 2021 at 6:14 pm

      These are delicious

      Reply
    9. Whitney says

      April 27, 2021 at 10:36 am

      Quick and easy recipe and amazing taste! Def recommend.

      Reply
    10. Tara says

      August 23, 2021 at 10:23 am

      Easy to make in large quantities with simple ingredients. I even subbed in almond flour. Freezes well when cooked too. My entire family loved these, even my 2yo niece!

      Reply
      • Cheryl says

        March 16, 2022 at 1:20 pm

        When you subbed the almond flour, did you use the same amount? Thank you!

        Reply
    11. Shannon says

      October 16, 2021 at 11:22 am

      Made these with ground turkey & threw a little shredded zucchini in them, in hopes it would prevent them from getting dry. (I intended to serve them without any sauce) Big Hit! Easy to make & a new lunch favorite of ours!

      Reply
    12. Barb says

      May 17, 2022 at 8:36 am

      This is one of my all time favorites. So much flavor! I usually serve the meatballs over greek salad, and with tzatziki.

      Reply
    13. Amanda says

      March 18, 2023 at 7:59 am

      We make these meatballs almost once a week in our house. They are so good! I have shared this recipe with family and friends!!

      Reply

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