Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs Recipe
These Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs are packed with flavor and come together in under 30 minutes. Perfectly baked to a golden brown, they’re great on their own or paired with brown rice, homemade tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, or a fresh tomato and chickpea salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground Chicken or ground turkey
- 1/4 cup Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- 1/3 cup Sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1/4 cup Feta cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1/4 cup Green onions chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- Squeeze of lemon optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, green onions, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Use a small cookie scoop (about 1.2 tablespoons) to form 2-inch meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should get about 18 meatballs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned and cooked through.
- If desired, squeeze a little lemon juice over the meatballs before serving. Enjoy with a Mediterranean salad, brown rice, tzatziki sauce, or fresh veggies!
Notes
- Mix Gently: Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender and juicy.
- Even Cooking: Ensure meatballs are evenly spaced on the baking sheet for consistent cooking.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the mixture before baking; you can adjust salt, pepper, or herbs to your preference.