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Easy Baked Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

A close-up of several golden-brown Greek chicken meatballs served on a white plate with a dollop of herbed yogurt sauce.
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Make these juicy Greek chicken meatballs for a quick weeknight dinner or simple meal prep. This recipe uses fresh herbs and lemon for authentic flavor and bakes them for an easy, healthy result. Serve with creamy homemade tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • For the Tzatziki Sauce:
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, feta cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and olive oil.
  3. Mix the ingredients gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the meatballs juicy.
  4. Roll the mixture into uniform balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the meatballs are lightly browned.
  6. While the meatballs bake, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt. Stir well.
  7. Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve the baked chicken meatballs warm with the homemade tzatziki sauce. Pair with lemon orzo or a fresh salad for a complete Mediterranean dinner.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of onion powder to the meatball mixture.
  • If you plan to meal prep, store the meatballs and tzatziki sauce separately in airtight containers.
  • These meatballs are excellent served on skewers for entertaining.

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