Description
These Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo are the perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients, making them an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Juicy chicken meatballs are infused with fresh herbs and spices, while zesty lemon orzo adds a refreshing touch. This easy-to-follow recipe not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides a nutritious meal for you and your family. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, these meatballs are destined to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, almond flour, parsley, dill, garlic, feta cheese, onion powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and olive oil. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs (1½ to 2-inch in size).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs for about 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
- Cover and cook for an additional 5–6 minutes until cooked through.
- In the same skillet, bring chicken broth to a boil and add orzo; cook for about 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and olive oil into the cooked orzo before serving it topped with meatballs and garnished with crumbled feta and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg