Description
Savory Greek Chicken Meatballs with Zesty Lemon Orzo is a refreshing dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean right to your table. Juicy chicken meatballs, enriched with feta cheese and fresh herbs, rest on a bed of zesty lemon orzo pasta, creating a vibrant and flavorful meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is simple to prepare and promises to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, feta cheese, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, cook orzo in salted boiling water according to package instructions; drain.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; drizzle over cooked orzo and toss gently.
- Serve meatballs warm over zesty lemon orzo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with orzo (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding oregano or thyme.- You can enhance nutrition by incorporating spinach or roasted peppers into the meatball mixture.- Prepare the meatball mixture ahead of time; refrigerate for up to 24 hours before cooking.