Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with these juicy Greek chicken meatballs served over zesty lemon orzo. Perfect for any gathering, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Fresh parsley
- Garlic cloves
- Feta cheese
- Lemon zest
- Orzo pasta
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Bread crumbs
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, minced garlic, parsley, crumbled feta, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs until golden brown on all sides (about 8-10 minutes).
- Cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In another pot, combine cooked orzo with chicken broth and lemon zest over medium heat. Stir until heated through (about 5 minutes).
- Gently fold seared meatballs into the orzo mix and let soak up flavors for about 3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, mix in spinach or swap herbs based on your preference. Ground turkey can be used as a lighter alternative to chicken.