Easy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo: A Fresh Delight
Enjoy a refreshing take on dinner with these Easy Greek Chicken Meatballs served with zesty lemon orzo. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cups orzo
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Form into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Serve meatballs over orzo, drizzling with extra lemon juice if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, serve with a side of tzatziki sauce.
- Chicken meatballs can be frozen and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Greek, chicken, meatballs, orzo, easy recipes
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