Description
These Chicken Feta Meatballs with Tzatziki Dip are simple to prepare and packed with flavor. Enjoy juicy meatballs infused with feta cheese and herbs, perfect for any gathering or quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Ground Chicken (or turkey)
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tbsp Fresh Mint (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ¾ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 3½ oz Feta Cheese
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- ⅓ cup Grated Cucumber
- ½ tsp Fresh Mint (or ¼ tsp dried)
- Juice of ½ Lemon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine ground chicken, egg, oregano, fresh mint, garlic powder, panko breadcrumbs, feta, and salt in a bowl.
- Form mixture into 24-25 meatballs.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and heat olive oil in a frying pan.
- Brown meatballs in batches for 3-4 minutes; do not fully cook.
- Transfer browned meatballs to a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- For tzatziki, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, mint, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Serve meatballs with tzatziki dip.
Notes
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze meatballs for up to 3 months, well-wrapped to prevent freezer burn.
Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg