Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki 🥙❤️

 

Ingredients:  

- 1 pound ground chicken  

- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs  

- 1 large egg  

- 2 cloves garlic, minced  

- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped  

- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled  

- 1 teaspoon dried oregano  

- 1 teaspoon dried mint  

- Salt and pepper to taste  

- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)  

- For Tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt  

- For Tzatziki: 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained  

- For Tzatziki: 1 clove garlic, minced  

- For Tzatziki: 1 tablespoon lemon juice  

- For Tzatziki: 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped  

- For Tzatziki: Salt to taste  

Directions:  

1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs,

egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, feta cheese, dried

oregano, dried mint, salt, and pepper. Mix until well

incorporated, then form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs

and set aside.  

2. Prepare the tzatziki by grating the cucumber and

squeezing out excess moisture. In a separate bowl, mix

Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon

juice, fresh dill, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least

30 minutes to let flavors meld.  

3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add

the meatballs and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning

occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and

cooked through (internal temperature should reach

165°F).  

4. Remove meatballs from the skillet and let them rest for

a few minutes. Serve hot with a dollop of tzatziki on top

or on the side.  

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes |

Total Time: 35 minutes  

Kcal: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 4  

Tips:  

- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for

chicken or bake the meatballs in a 400°F oven for 15-20

minutes instead of frying.  

- Add chopped fresh parsley or a pinch of cumin to the

meatball mixture for extra flavor and a Mediterranean

twist.  

- Serve with pita bread and sliced vegetables like

tomatoes and cucumbers for a complete Greek-inspired

meal.