Description
Embark on a culinary journey to Greece with these vibrant and flavorful Greek Chicken Meatballs served with Lemon Orzo. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is a delicious combination of tender chicken meatballs with aromatic herbs and zesty lemon orzo.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
For the Lemon Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Meatballs: Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl, mix well, shape into meatballs, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake the Meatballs: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cook the Orzo: Boil broth, add orzo, cook until al dente, then drain.
- Combine the Orzo: Return orzo to pan, add remaining ingredients, stir well until coated.
- Serve: Plate lemon orzo, top with meatballs, garnish, and enjoy!
Notes
- For Extra Flavor: Marinate meatballs before baking for more Mediterranean taste.
- Make It Spicy: Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Substitute Chicken: Use ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Vegetarian Version: Try chickpeas or lentils for meatballs and quinoa or couscous for orzo.
- Add Veggies: Consider sautéed spinach or roasted veggies for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Greek Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
