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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo Recipe

Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo Recipe


  • Author: lina
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo are a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together juicy chicken meatballs with zesty lemon orzo pasta. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal.


Ingredients

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For the Greek Chicken Meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Lemon Orzo:

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or water, for cooking the orzo)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Garnish:

  • Fresh parsley or dill
  • Crumbled feta cheese
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Greek Chicken Meatballs In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, parsley, oregano, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs and cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Cook the Lemon Orzo Boil chicken broth, add orzo, and cook until tender. Drain excess liquid, then mix in butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Step 3: Assemble the Dish Divide lemon orzo among plates, top with Greek chicken meatballs, garnish with herbs, feta cheese, and lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
  • You can customize the dish with additional herbs or spices based on your preference.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg

Keywords: Greek Chicken Meatballs, Lemon Orzo, Mediterranean Recipe, Dinner, Easy, Quick, Flavorful