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Greek Chicken Meatballs With Tzatziki

These Greek Chicken Meatballs are light, tender, and full of Mediterranean flavor thanks to fresh herbs and lemon zest. Pair them with a creamy homemade tzatziki for a satisfying and refreshing meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large
  • 1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander or ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar optional
  • 1 cup grated cucumber about ½ large English cucumber
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt not low-fat
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt for tzatziki
  • 1 clove garlic grated or minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons minced dill and/or mint for tzatziki

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine remaining olive oil, ground chicken, egg, onion, garlic, dill, mint, lemon zest, oregano, coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and red wine vinegar (if using). Mix until just combined.
  • Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Drizzle remaining olive oil over the meatballs. Bake 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Optional: Broil meatballs 2-3 minutes at the end for a golden finish.
  • While meatballs bake, make tzatziki. Squeeze moisture from grated cucumber. Mix with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill/mint, and salt.
  • Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki on the side or drizzled over.

Notes

You can pan-fry instead of bake. Chill meatballs before baking to help them hold shape. For golden top, broil in last 2-3 minutes. Store meatballs and tzatziki separately when refrigerating.