Baked to golden perfection and packed with flavor these Greek chicken meatballs are amazing alongside a zesty Greek salad and a dollop of tzatziki sauce. Using fresh ingredients like lean ground chicken, dill, lemon zest, cumin, and oregano, makes it impossible to stop eating them!
For serving (optional): Chopped romaine lettuce, Feta, Cucumber, Tomato, Rice, and Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, mix by hand the chicken, egg, olive oil, breadcrumbs, dill, onion, garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper just until combined, being careful not to over mix.
Using a small cookie scoop or a Tablespoon, portion the mixture onto the baking sheet. Using your hands, form each portion into 1 1/2-inch balls and return to the baking sheet.
Bake uncovered 16 to 20 minutes, or until the center of a meatball is no longer pink. Turn halfway through, if desired, to achieve an even browning. You can also broil the last minute or saute them in a skillet for a minute to brown them more.
Serve with romaine lettuce, feta, cucumber, tomato, rice, and/or tzatziki sauce, if desired.
Notes
How to fry meatballs: You can also cook the meatballs in a pan with 2 Tablespoons oil over medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through. Substitutes: You can use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder if you do not have fresh garlic. Freeze:
Freeze the uncooked meatballs: Make the mixture and roll out the meatballs. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, about 4 hours. Transfer to a freezer-safe storage bag and store in the freezer up to 4 months. Let thaw overnight and bake as directed above.
Freeze cooked meatballs: Make the mixture and roll out the meatballs. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, about 4 hours. Transfer to a freezer-safe storage bag and store in the freezer up to 4 months.
Reheat the frozen cooked meatball: Place meatballs in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake at 300°F degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until completely warmed through. You can also let the meatballs defrost in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.