Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
These Greek Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests. Made with ground chicken, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon, they’re baked to perfection for a juicy and tender texture. Served with a cool, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, and dill, this recipe brings authentic Mediterranean flavors to your table with easy preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped dill
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped red onion, parsley, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the meat, which can cause toughness.
- Form the meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and arrange them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Bake the meatballs: Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil for extra moisture and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes. They should turn golden brown on the outside and be cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Make the tzatziki sauce: While the meatballs bake, combine the Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld and sauce to chill.
- Serve: Plate the warm meatballs with tzatziki sauce served on the side or drizzled over the top. Garnish with extra fresh dill or parsley if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Drain the grated cucumber thoroughly to avoid a watery tzatziki sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour.
- Use fresh herbs like dill and parsley for the best flavor, but dried can be used in a pinch.
- Leftover meatballs can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
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