The most delicious Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs packed with flavor and easily made in under 30 minutes! Serve with brown rice, homemade tzatziki sauce, sprinkle on some feta cheese, or pair with a tomato and chickpea salad for a complete meal!
These Mediterranean chicken meatballs can only be described using one word: FLAVOR! Insanely delicious made with simple ingredients in under 30 minutes. These meatballs (which could also be called Greek chicken meatballs) are super easy to throw together too. Simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl, form into meatballs and bake them in the oven! They make a filling dinner served with brown rice and veggies topped with homemade tzatziki sauce, you can prep them for lunches served with a Mediterranean salad, or stuff them in some pita bread and make gyros!
Why You’ll Love These
⭐Packed with flavor and fresh ingredients!
⭐Made healthier with lean ground chicken instead of ground beef.
⭐Easily made in under 30 minutes and are freezer-friendly!
⭐Great for weekly meal prep served over rice with homemade tzatziki or a chickpea salad.
⭐This recipe also makes delicious Mediterranean chicken burgers!
Yield: 6 Servings 1
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Ingredients For Healthiest Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs
⭐1 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey)
⭐1/4 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
⭐1 egg
⭐1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
⭐1/4 cup feta cheese
⭐1/4 cup parmesan cheese
⭐2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
⭐1/4 cup green onions, chopped
⭐2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
⭐1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
⭐Squeeze of lemon (optional)
Instructions For Healthiest Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs
⭐Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.
⭐In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, sun dried tomatoes, feta and parmesan cheeses, garlic, green onions, parsley and season with salt and pepper. Mix everything together using a spoon, or your hands, until all combined.
⭐Using a small to medium cookie scoop (I used this 1.2 tablespoon size scoop), make 2-inch sized balls and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or sprayed with non-stick spray). You should get about 18 meatballs.
⭐Pop the sheet pan in the oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned and cooked through.
⭐Squeeze a little lemon juice over top (if desired) and serve alongside a Mediterranean salad or make bowls with brown rice, homemade tzatziki sauce and fresh veggies!
NOTES:
To Make Ahead: These meatballs can easily be prepped ahead of time and stored in the fridge tightly covered for 2 or 3 days before baking. When you are ready to bake, simply pop them in the oven and follow recipe instructions.
To Store: These meatballs can be stored in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and leftovers taste even better making them great for meal prep! To reheat, you can either pop them in the oven at 350 degrees until meatballs are heated through or you can warm them up in the microwave or air fryer.
To Freeze: These meatballs are also freezer-friendly! To freeze, let them cool completely and store in a sealed Ziplock freezer bag for up to 3 months. Let them thaw completely before re-heating.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
Serving Size: 3 meatballs Calories: 195Sugar: 1g Sodium: 403.2 mg Fat: 10.8 g Saturated Fat: 3.8g Carbohydrates: 4.1 g Fiber: 0.4g Protein: 17.9g