Description
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with these flavorful Greek chicken meatballs served on a bed of zesty lemon orzo. Juicy, herb-infused meatballs are baked to perfection and paired with fluffy orzo pasta, creating a delightful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe will impress your guests without keeping you in the kitchen all day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, garlic, herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While baking, cook orzo in boiling salted water according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- In a saucepan, combine chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer while adding cooked orzo and feta cheese.
- Serve meatballs over the lemon orzo and garnish with extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 meatballs with orzo (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg