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greek chicken and feta meatballs

Greek Chicken and Feta Meatballs: 5 Flavorful Secrets


  • Author: Juanita A. Smith
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Greek chicken and feta meatballs are flavorful, juicy bites packed with herbs and cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, feta, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix until well combined.
  4. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in size.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  7. Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet.
  8. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Notes

  • Serve with tzatziki sauce.
  • Pair with a Greek salad.
  • You can freeze the meatballs before baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking and Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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