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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo

Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo for a Fresh Feast

Discover the flavors of Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo, a simple and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken use breast or a mix for juiciness
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
Lemon Orzo
  • 8 oz orzo pasta cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 tbsp olive oil splash
  • 1 whole lemon zest and juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill or parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and crumbled feta cheese.
  3. Add salt, pepper, and dried oregano, mixing until combined.
  4. Form about 12-15 meatballs using 2 tablespoons of the mixture each and place on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. In a pot, bring salted water to a boil, add orzo and cook according to package instructions.
  7. Drain orzo, mix with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped herbs.
  8. Serve meatballs alongside lemon orzo, garnishing with additional herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballs and orzoCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make a double batch for meal prep and enjoy throughout the week. Can be frozen for longer storage.

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