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Greek Chicken Meatballs

Light and tasty Greek Chicken Meatballs made with ground chicken, lemon, fresh herbs, and crumbled feta, perfect for meal prep and healthy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 2 large large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs Can be substituted with almond flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Use light feta to reduce fat if desired
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 pounds ground chicken Use extra lean for a lower fat option

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. Lightly beat eggs in a large bowl.
  5. Stir in bread crumbs, onion, feta, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, mint, parsley, dill, garlic, oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper.
  6. Add ground chicken and mix well.
  7. Use a 1 1/2 tablespoon scoop to portion mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  8. Roll to smooth balls with damp hands.
  9. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheets and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
Baking
  1. Bake meatballs until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
Air Fryer Method
  1. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Place meatballs in the air fryer basket in two batches.
  3. Cook until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 to 12 minutes, turning once.
  4. Keep cooked meatballs warm in a 200 degrees F (93 degrees C) oven while cooking the remaining meatballs.

Notes

Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze cooked meatballs for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 350 F oven for 15–20 minutes or in an air fryer at 350 F for 8–12 minutes.