Description
Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo is a vibrant, flavorful dish that transports you straight to the Mediterranean. Juicy, herb-infused chicken meatballs are paired with zesty orzo in a bright lemon sauce, creating a delightful flavor experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is both easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, parsley, feta, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, cook the orzo according to package instructions in salted water.
- Drain the orzo and combine it with chicken broth and olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add lemon juice and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toss the baked meatballs with the lemony orzo and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 meatballs with orzo (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg