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Tender, juicy, and bursting with fresh herbs, these Greek Chicken Meatballs turn ordinary ground chicken into a Mediterranean-inspired feast! Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re the perfect protein-packed dish for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
These Greek chicken meatballs bring bright, bold Mediterranean flavors right to your dinner table. Loaded with fresh herbs and aromatic spices, they’re juicy, flavorful, and way more exciting than your average meatball recipe!
They’re incredibly versatile too – serve them as appetizers, toss them in a grain bowl, or simply serve them in a warm pita pocket. Add some tzatziki sauce, and you’ve got a seriously delicious combo! And since they are so easy to make, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe anytime you need an easy weeknight dinner idea.
Nikki’s Recipe Rundown
- Taste: Herby, garlicky, and bright with a subtle hint of spice from red pepper flakes.
- Texture: Tender and juicy inside with a delicately crisp exterior!
- Ease: The simple mix-and-bake preparation requires just one bowl and next to no hands-on time.
- Pros: Healthier than beef meatballs while still delivering incredible flavor!
- Considerations: Ground chicken needs careful handling to prevent tough meatballs. No over-mixing!
- Repeat Worthy: This Greek meatball recipe will quickly become a family favorite requested on repeat.
Greek Chicken Meatball Ingredients
- Ground Chicken: Ground chicken creates tender, light meatballs that allow all the flavors to shine!
- Avocado Oil: Coat the parchment paper and the meatballs with avocado oil or your favorite cooking oil to prevent sticking!
- Egg: Holds everything together, creating the perfect texture and preventing the meatballs from falling apart.
- Italian Breadcrumbs: Adds structure while keeping the meatballs tender. The Italian seasoning in these breadcrumbs provides additional flavor depth!
- Garlic: For an added depth of aroma and flavor!
- Lemon Juice: A bit of fresh lemon juice brightens all the flavors.
- Herbs: Add fresh dill and fresh mint for a bright, herbaceous flavor.
- Spices: You will need Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, coarse kosher salt, and ground black pepper to season up the meatballs to perfection!
- To Serve: I recommend serving your Greek chicken meatballs in a bowl with romaine lettuce, rice, feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, red onions, pita shells or chips, kalamata olives, and the tzatziki sauce on top!
How To Make the Best Greek Chicken Meatballs
✱ Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact ingredients and full recipe instructions!
Step 1 | Assemble the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Coat the parchment paper with avocado oil. Set aside.
To a bowl, add the ground chicken, egg, Italian breadcrumbs, minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, fresh dill, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Use a medium ice cream scoop or 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons to make your meatballs. Place the meatballs in the baking dish.
Coat the meatballs with the rest of the avocado oil.
Step 2 | Bake
Bake the meatballs for 10 minutes. While they are baking, make the tzatziki sauce.
Flip the meatballs over and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown and you have an internal temperature of 165° F.
Step 3 | Serve
Serve the meatballs with romaine lettuce, rice, feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, red onions, pita shells, kalamata olives, and the tzatziki sauce.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t overmix the meat! Handle the meatball mixture gently to keep the meatballs tender rather than tough.
- Use an ice cream scoop to make the meatballs into consistent sized balls. This will ensure even cooking!
- Not sure if they are done cooking? Use a meat thermometer to ensure they reach 165°F without overcooking!
- Let them rest before serving. Allow the meatballs to cool for 5 minutes after baking to help them set up.
- To make ahead, form the meatballs and refrigerate up to a day before baking for convenience!
Variations and Substitutions
- Meat options: Substitute ground turkey, lamb, or beef for different flavor profiles.
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make gluten-free Greek meatballs!
- Heat level: If you are sensitive to spice, you can omit the red pepper flakes. If you like your food spicy, add a bit more!
- Shape options: Form into mini meatballs for appetizers or flatten into patties for sandwiches, just keep in mind that the cooking time will vary!
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Recipe FAQs
Ground chicken can dry out easily. Make sure not to overmix or overcook them. The egg and breadcrumbs help maintain moisture, as does using ground chicken thigh meat instead of breast.
These are very kid-friendly! For younger palates, you might reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
The safest method is using a meat thermometer to ensure they reach 165°F. Visually, they should be golden brown on the outside and no longer pink in the center.
Storage
Storage: Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Arrange completely cooled meatballs on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Warm refrigerated meatballs in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes or microwave on medium power until heated through.
Meal prep: These meatballs maintain their texture and reheat well, making them perfect for weekly meal preparation!
What to Serve with Greek Chicken Meatballs
Delicious Greek chicken meatballs should always be served with cool and creamy tzatziki sauce, whether serving them as a meal or an appetizer.
For a full meal, serve them in warm pita pockets for a handheld meal, or create a Greek chicken meatballs bowl on a bed of rice with cucumbers, tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese.
These would also be delicious served with Mediterranean orzo salad, on a chopped Greek salad, or as an appetizer with creamy garlic hummus and fresh veggies!
Other Recipes to Try
- Air Fryer Meatballs Recipe
- Meatloaf Recipe
- Instant Pot Meatballs & Gravy
- BBQ Chicken Salad
- Ground Chicken Burgers
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Greek Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil, (olive oil or a neutral cooking oil)
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- juice from ½ a lemon
- 6 mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coat the parchment paper with avocado oil. Set aside.
- To a bowl add the ground chicken, egg, Italian breadcrumbs, minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, fresh dill, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Use a medium ice cream scoop or 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons to make your meatballs.
- Place the meatballs in the baking dish.
- Coat the meatballs with the rest of the avocado oil.
- Bake the meatballs for 10 minutes. While they are baking, make the tzatziki sauce.
- Flip the meatballs over and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown and you have an internal temperature of 165° F.
- Serve the meatballs with romaine lettuce, rice, feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, red onions, pita shells, kalamata olives, pita bread, and the tzatziki sauce.
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Notes
- The meatballs will be good for up to 5 days. The sauce will be good for up to 3 to 5 days—mix before serving.
Nutrition Information
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HAVEN’T MADE THESE YET BUT INTEND TO MAKE THEM. I HAVE A QUESTION, CAN I SUBSTITUTE ANY OTHER OIL IN LIEU OF “AVOCADO OIL” WHICH I DON’T HAVE.
THANK YOU,
You can also use olive oil or any neutral cooking oil you like. I hope you enjoy them!