Description
Tender, juicy chicken meatballs bursting with Mediterranean flavors served over zesty lemon orzo.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp each: basil, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup dried orzo
- 1 lemon (zested)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tbsp grated or shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
- ½ tsp each: oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- ¼ tsp dill
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all meatball ingredients. Mix with hands until combined.
- Form the mixture into 15 meatballs.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil or spray with cooking spray.
- Add meatballs and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes, flipping continuously.
- Add a lid and cook for another 5-6 minutes until fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove from heat and set aside. In a large bowl, combine all lemon orzo ingredients: cooked orzo, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil or butter, parmesan cheese, and seasonings.
- Mix until fully combined and serve meatballs over warm lemon orzo.
Notes
Store meatballs in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg