Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki
These Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and packed with fresh herbs and warm Mediterranean spices. Pan-seared until golden and served with a cool, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, this dish works beautifully as a main course, appetizer, or tucked into pita wraps for an easy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Appetizer
- Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg
2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
1 cup Greek yogurt (preferably full-fat)
1/2 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and egg. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1½ inches in diameter.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the meatballs cook, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Taste the tzatziki and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve the warm chicken meatballs with a generous spoonful of tzatziki on the side or drizzled over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: Calories: Approximately