Name: Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki & Pita: Savor Delight!
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey); 1 small onion (grated or finely minced); 2 garlic cloves (minced); ½ cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped); 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped); 1 tbsp fresh mint (optional); 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp paprika; Salt & black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil (for pan-frying or baking); 1 cup Greek yogurt; ½ cucumber (grated and squeezed dry); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt & pepper, to taste; Warm pita bread (cut into wedges); Fresh cucumber slices; Cherry tomatoes; Extra dill for garnish

Description

Delicious Greek Chicken Meatballs served with refreshing Tzatziki sauce and warm pita bread.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground chicken (or turkey)
1 small onion (grated or finely minced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
1 tbsp fresh mint (optional)
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil (for pan-frying or baking)
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper, to taste
Warm pita bread (cut into wedges)
Fresh cucumber slices
Cherry tomatoes
Extra dill for garnish

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, spices, salt, and pepper.
Mix until well combined. Shape into small meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs 8–10 minutes, turning to brown all sides, until golden and cooked through. (Alternatively, bake at 400°F / 200°C for 18–20 minutes.)
Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Chill until ready to serve.
Arrange meatballs on a plate with cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and pita wedges.
Place tzatziki in a bowl in the center, drizzle with olive oil.
Garnish with fresh dill.
Dip meatballs into tzatziki or wrap in pita with veggies for a Greek-style sandwich.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
Make the tzatziki sauce a few hours in advance for better flavor.
Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-frying or Baking
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg