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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo

A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken meatballs infused with Greek spices, served over zesty lemon orzo.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken preferably lean
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs preferably whole wheat
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Lemon Orzo
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Cook the Orzo
  1. In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
  2. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Drain any excess liquid and return the orzo to the pot.
  4. Stir in olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Serve
  1. Divide the lemon orzo among plates and top with the baked chicken meatballs.
  2. Garnish with additional dill or parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding olives or roasted vegetables as a side.

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