Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo – a perfect dish for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Tender, juicy chicken meatballs are infused with Mediterranean spices and served over zesty lemon orzo pasta, creating a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- Fresh herbs (parsley and dill)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, parsley, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot; add orzo and cook until al dente. Stir in butter (or olive oil), lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic.
- Serve meatballs over lemon orzo garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg