Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
These Greek Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy dish, combining tender ground chicken with fresh herbs and spices. Baked to perfection and served with a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, they make a perfect appetizer or main course that’s easy to prepare and delightfully satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped dill
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped red onion, parsley, dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid tough meatballs.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and arrange them evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
- Bake the Meatballs: Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: While meatballs bake, combine Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve: Serve the warm meatballs alongside the chilled tzatziki sauce or drizzle the sauce over the meatballs for a refreshing and flavorful finish.
Notes
- To ensure the meatballs are juicy, avoid overmixing the chicken mixture.
- You can prepare the tzatziki sauce a few hours ahead to allow flavors to meld.
- Breadcrumbs can be substituted with gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For added spice, a pinch of red pepper flakes can be mixed into the meatball mixture.
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