Greek Chicken Meatballs

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These Greek chicken meatballs are packed with Mediterranean flavors like dill, lemon, and a hint of fennel. This healthy recipe is easy to make and pairs perfectly with your favorite sides like creamy orzo or garlic rice and a simple cucumber salad.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: baked chicken meatballs, chicken meatballs, chicken meatballs recipe, greek chicken meatballs, greek meatballs, ground chicken meatballs

Servings:

Calories: 208kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

2 pounds ground chicken
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 lemon zested
2 teaspoons dried mined onion
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seed
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 teaspoons coarse salt
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400˚F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Combine the meatball ingredients in large mixing bowl and gently mix to combine. Try to avoid over-mixing to prevent tough meatballs.
Scoop meat and roll into about meatballs about 3 tablespoons in size. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and spray with cooking spray (or brush with olive oil).
Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, or until they have reached an internal 165˚F.
Remove from oven and serve immediately.

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