Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
A delightful fusion of flavors that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with succulent chicken meatballs and refreshing tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1/4 cup whole wheat panko crumbs or other bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated white or yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 whole lemon, zest zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 pinch salt generous pinch
- 1 pinch pepper generous pinch
- 1 large egg
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 whole cucumber, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced additional garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground chicken, whole wheat panko crumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, lemon zest, dried oregano, ground coriander, cumin, salt, pepper, egg, and crumbled feta cheese. Mix until well blended.
- Form the mixture into 1-tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the meatballs turn golden brown and are fully cooked.
Preparing Tzatziki
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
- Once the meatballs are done, serve them hot alongside the homemade tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Notes
Ensure to mix meatball ingredients just until combined; overmixing can make them tough. The tzatziki can be made in advance and stored in the fridge.