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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo

Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo for a Fresh Twist

Enjoy a flavor-packed journey with Greek Chicken Meatballs infused with lemon orzo for a wholesome Mediterranean meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken or ground turkey
  • 1 large Egg for binding
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs panko preferred for crispiness
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for cooking
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled, preferably Greek
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, can substitute dill
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano a staple in Greek cuisine
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest for brightness
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice adds acidity
  • to taste Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper for seasoning
For the Lemon Orzo
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta can substitute rice or gluten-free pasta
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth for cooking or use water
  • 2 tbsp Butter for richness, can substitute olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Nonstick skillet
  • saucepan

Method
 

Meatball Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, crumbled feta, chopped parsley, dried oregano, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until evenly combined and form into 1.5-inch meatballs.
Cook Meatballs
  1. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add meatballs to the skillet, and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Prepare Lemon Orzo
  1. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil, stir in orzo, and reduce heat. Cook for 8–10 minutes or until al dente. Drain excess liquid, return to pot and stir in butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
Season and Assemble
  1. Season orzo with salt and pepper, then serve on a plate with meatballs on top and garnish with parsley, dill, crumbled feta, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For easy meal prep, store meatballs and orzo separately after cooking.

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