Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your table. Juicy chicken meatballs are infused with fresh herbs and balanced by zesty lemon orzo, making it a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, taking only 40 minutes from start to finish. Customize your meal with toppings like crumbled feta and fresh parsley for an extra burst of flavor. Whether enjoyed as a main course or part of a larger spread, this dish will impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine all meatball ingredients in a mixing bowl and form into 1½ to 2-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear meatballs for 3–4 minutes until browned on all sides. Cover and cook for an additional 5–6 minutes until fully cooked.
- In the same skillet, bring chicken broth to a boil, add orzo, and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and olive oil into the cooked orzo before serving.
- Plate the lemon orzo topped with meatballs, sprinkle with feta cheese, and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg