Description
This Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo recipe combines flavorful ground chicken meatballs with a zesty lemon orzo pasta for a delicious and satisfying 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
- Fresh parsley or dill
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- 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.
- Step 2: Cook the Lemon Orzo Boil chicken broth, add orzo, cook until tender. Drain excess liquid, then mix in butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Assemble the Dish Serve the lemon orzo topped with Greek chicken meatballs. Garnish with herbs, feta cheese, and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Meatballs, Lemon Orzo, Chicken Meatball Recipe, Greek Recipe, Orzo Pasta
