Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greece with Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo. This delightful dish combines juicy chicken meatballs, infused with aromatic herbs and tangy feta cheese, served atop a bed of zesty lemon orzo. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrition. In just under 30 minutes, you can enjoy a wholesome meal that bursts with Mediterranean flair. Whether you serve it as a main course or as part of a mezze platter, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, egg, parsley, oregano, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for about 8–10 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet.
- In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions (about 8–10 minutes). Drain excess liquid if necessary.
- Stir in butter (or olive oil), lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic into the cooked orzo.
- Serve meatballs over lemon orzo and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg