Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo: Easy Family Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for Greek chicken meatballs served with lemon orzo that the whole family will love!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo in chicken broth according to package instructions.
- Once orzo is cooked, drain and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley.
- Serve the meatballs on a bed of lemon orzo.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the meatballs in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before cooking.
- These meatballs can be frozen and reheated later for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Meatballs, Lemon Orzo, Family Recipe