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Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Recipe

Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Recipe
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These Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki are a flavorful and satisfying dish that makes a perfect appetizer or main course. The tender chicken meatballs are seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices, then cooked to golden perfection. Paired with a creamy and refreshing tzatziki sauce, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (preferably full-fat)
  • 1/2 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
  • 1 clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Start by preparing the chicken meatballs. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, chopped red onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, fresh mint, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the egg to the mixture and gently mix everything together until well combined. Be careful not to overwork the meat mixture, as it can lead to dense meatballs.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs, aiming for about 20 meatballs depending on the size.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  5. Cook the meatballs for about 4-5 minutes per side, turning them carefully until they are golden brown on all sides and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  6. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  7. For the Tzatziki Sauce:
  8. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper.
  9. Mix everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired.
  10. Chill the tzatziki sauce in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
  11. Serve the juicy Greek chicken meatballs with a side of tzatziki sauce for dipping.

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Keywords: Greek, Chicken Meatballs, Tzatziki, Appetizer, Main Course

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