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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo

Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo

Delicious Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo, combining flavors of chicken, lemon, and feta cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 409 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Skillet with Lid
  • Small Pot (optional)
  • Tongs or Spatula
  • Scoop or Spoon
  • Zester or Grater
  • Knife and Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken white or dark meat
  • ⅓ cup almond flour or ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 teaspoon fresh dill chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ½ tablespoon onion powder or scallion, finely chopped or red onion
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • 1 whole lemon zest only
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

For the Lemon Orzo

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 whole lemon juice only
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

Method

  • In a bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients (use a rubber spatula or hands). Then form into 1½-2-inch meatballs. Salt the meatballs with a pinch of salt before searing.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs for 3-4 minutes until browned, then cover and cook 5-6 minutes until cooked through. Do not overcook, as they can become dry. Remove meatballs and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
  • Stir lemon juice and olive oil into the orzo.
  • Serve the orzo with meatballs and crumbled feta on top, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Adjust seasonings to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 20gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword chicken meatballs, easy recipes, Greek cuisine, healthy meals, Lemon Orzo
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