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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki

Juicy Greek-style chicken meatballs paired with creamy homemade tzatziki, perfect as a Mediterranean dinner or healthy appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cucumber grated, excess water squeezed out
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or baking sheet
  • Grater
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate.
  2. Combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon zest in a bowl.
  3. Form mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
  4. Cook meatballs in olive oil skillet over medium heat 2–3 minutes per side, then 8–10 minutes until cooked through or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes.
  5. Serve meatballs with tzatziki, garnish with dill and lemon wedges.

Notes

Can make mini meatballs for appetizers or party trays.