Make these Greek Chicken Meatballs any time you want a quick, healthy meal that the family will love!
Falafel is not the only thing you can put in pita bread. These Greek chicken meatballs are a perfect animal-protein alternative that can also be tucked into a pita, or used in many other ways at mealtime. Enjoy them as an appetizer with delicious Greek dips, serve them with a salad, rice, or potatoes, or savor them with some delicately seasoned vegetables.
However you choose to serve them, you are guaranteed a tasty meal. Ground chicken can sometimes be dry, especially when using breast meat. This recipe yields moist, juicy meatballs bursting with fresh herbs and flavor. It is versatile enough to swap the chicken for another ground meat. Best of all, it is fast and easy to prepare. Just toss all the ingredients into a bowl, mix it up, scoop the meatballs onto a tray, and bake them for 15 to 20 minutes. It’s as easy as that.
While you’re at it, consider doubling or tripling this recipe, which will yield plenty of meatballs for future use. They freeze beautifully, so any time you don’t feel like cooking, you can pull some out of the freezer and you are good to go. You can even reheat them from frozen in an air fryer or oven.
Another fun benefit of these meatballs is that they make the perfect midday protein snack. I love to munch on them cold with celery, carrot sticks, and Red Pepper Hummus. It makes the perfect healthy treat to hold me over until dinner.
Are Greek Chicken Meatballs Healthy?
These low-carb Greek chicken meatballs provide plenty of lean protein. They can be made gluten-free by using any GF breadcrumbs or almond flour. If you want to omit dairy from this recipe, substitute dairy-free feta cheese. Baking the meatballs rather than frying them reduces the fat. You can also use an air fryer to get the same healthy results.
How To Get Perfectly Sized Meatballs Every Time
If you’ve ever made meatballs and ended up with unevenly sized balls, you know how frustrating that can be. The smaller ones cook quicker than the larger ones, so you might end up with some meatballs that are overcooked and dry while others are still slightly raw in the middle. I have a trick to share with you to get uniformly sized meatballs.
Use a cookie dough scoop for regular meatballs or a melon baller for smaller ones. You can even use an ice cream scoop if you want larger meatballs. I coat my scoop with olive or avocado oil spray to keep the meat from sticking. It is also much quicker than rolling them by hand.
How do I store leftovers?
Let the meatballs come to room temperature before refrigerating them in airtight containers for up to 3 days. After cooling them in the fridge, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. I like to freeze meatballs on a tray and then pop them into a freezer bag for storage, that way they won’t stick together. Reheat them straight from the freezer or defrost them overnight in the fridge before reheating in the oven or air fryer until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the Greek chicken meatballs with this delicious Keto Tzatziki sauce, Hummus, Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip), and Pita Bread. For a complete and tasty meal, add Greek Cucumber Salad, some yummy Greek Fries, or delicious Greek Lemon Rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 5 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients except the olive oil until just combined.
- Gently coat a baking sheet with olive oil. With your hands or a cookie scoop, shape the mixture into meatballs approximately 1 1/2 inches wide.
- Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes. Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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