Greek Chicken Meatballs: Tender Meatballs with Feta and Fresh Herbs
By Ethan Parker
These Greek chicken meatballs are tender and packed with flavor from fresh herbs and creamy feta cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, they can be served with a Greek salad, in wraps, or alongside rice and roasted potatoes. The combination of ground chicken, aromatic herbs, and tangy feta creates a satisfying dish that's easy to customize for your taste. Whether baked or fried, these meatballs make a delicious meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- •1 pound ground chicken
- •0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- •1 large egg
- •0.25 cup milk
- •0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- •2 tablespoons fresh dill (finely chopped)
- •2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •2 cloves garlic (minced)
- •0.5 teaspoon salt
- •0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- •olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the fresh dill and parsley.
- 2
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.
- 3
Mince the garlic cloves.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, and milk.
- 5
Gently mix until slightly combined.
- 6
Add the crumbled feta cheese, dill, parsley, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 7
Mix everything together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 8
Wet your hands slightly and form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 9
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a thin layer of olive oil.
- 10
Fry the meatballs in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 11
Alternatively, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the meatballs on a prepared baking sheet for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
589
Protein
53g
Fat
31g
Carbs
25g
