Description
These Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy twist on traditional meatballs. Made with ground chicken, feta cheese, and a blend of Mediterranean-inspired herbs and spices, these meatballs are baked to perfection and perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, parsley, oregano, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the meatballs: Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form the mixture into 16–18 meatballs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs: Lightly brush or drizzle the tops with olive oil. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve with tzatziki, hummus, pita, or over a Greek salad.
- For a low-carb version, use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs.
- These freeze well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
