Description
Savor the taste of the Mediterranean with these flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs. These tender meatballs are seasoned with a delightful blend of herbs and spices, including oregano, mint, and a hint of lemon zest. Perfect as an appetizer or served over a fluffy bed of couscous, they are easy to prepare and make for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive addition to your next gathering. Paired with refreshing tzatziki sauce or nestled in warm pita bread, these meatballs are sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, mint, paprika, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and lemon zest. Mix until just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1-inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes before transferring them back to the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving with tzatziki sauce or over couscous.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg