Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

Here’s a flavorful and healthy recipe for Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce—perfect for meal prep, entertaining, or a light dinner.

🧆 Greek Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground chicken

• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low-carb)

• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 1 egg

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

Optional Add-ins:

• 2 tbsp crumbled feta

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet on medium if pan-frying.

2. In a large bowl, mix together all meatball ingredients (except olive oil) until just combined. Don’t overmix.

3. Shape into 1½-inch balls (about 18–20 meatballs).

4. To bake: Place on a lined baking sheet and bake 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
   <br>To pan-fry: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook meatballs 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

🥒 Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)

• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

2. Chill for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

🥗 Serving Suggestions:

• Serve in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, and red onion

• Over a Greek salad

• With rice or couscous and roasted veggies

• As an appetizer with toothpicks and extra tzatziki