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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki

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Juicy chicken meatballs seasoned with lemon, garlic, and herbs, served with creamy homemade tzatziki sauce for a fresh and flavorful Mediterranean meal.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Meatballs:

1 lb ground chicken

⅓ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)

¼ cup finely chopped red onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Zest of 1 lemon

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking, optional if baking)

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

1 cup Greek yogurt

½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry

1 clove garlic, finely minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Make the Meatballs:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat.

In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.

Shape mixture into small meatballs (about 1–1.5 inches in diameter).

Bake method: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 18–20 minutes until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).

Skillet method: Cook meatballs in olive oil, turning occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until browned and cooked through.

2. Make the Tzatziki:

In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

3. Serve:

Plate meatballs with tzatziki sauce. Serve with pita bread, rice, or salad.

Notes

For low-carb: replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or ground pork rinds.

Meal prep: meatballs and tzatziki can be stored separately in the fridge up to 4 days.

Add toppings like olives, tomatoes, or feta for extra Mediterranean flair.

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