Description
Experience a burst of Mediterranean flavors with these Greek Chicken Meatballs paired with zesty lemon orzo. Juicy, herb-infused meatballs sit atop fluffy orzo pasta, creating a delightful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also visually stunning, bringing sunshine to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for cooking)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the meatballs until golden brown on all sides (about 4-5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if necessary and toast the orzo for 1-2 minutes before adding water or broth according to package directions.
- Once cooked, mix in crumbled feta and extra parsley until well combined.
- Serve the meatballs alongside the lemon orzo, garnished with additional parsley or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (70g) with orzo
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg