Description
These Greek Chicken Meatballs are flavorful and tender, infused with herbs like dill and mint, and seasoned with a blend of spices. Pan-fried to a perfect golden brown, they’re served over fresh romaine with traditional Greek accompaniments like feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, rice, and tzatziki sauce, making for a delicious and wholesome Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for frying
To Serve
- Chopped romaine lettuce
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Cucumber, sliced
- Tomato, diced
- White rice, cooked
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, chopped dill, chopped mint, finely diced red onion, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Use your hands to mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
- Form Meatballs: Using a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon, portion out the mixture and roll each portion into a meatball shape with your hands. Continue until all the mixture is used, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Heat Skillet: Place a large skillet on the stovetop over medium heat and add one tablespoon of olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until it shimmers, indicating it is hot enough for frying.
- Cook Meatballs: Add the meatballs carefully into the skillet without overcrowding. Cook the meatballs for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning occasionally to brown all sides evenly. Ensure the meatballs are cooked through by reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Arrange the cooked meatballs on a bed of chopped romaine lettuce. Top with crumbled feta cheese, sliced cucumber, diced tomato, a serving of cooked white rice, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce to complete this fresh Greek-inspired dish.
Notes
- Using fresh herbs like dill and mint really enhances the authentic Greek flavor.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet to allow even browning.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure safe consumption.
- This recipe pairs well with warm pita bread for a fuller Mediterranean meal.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
