Description
These Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful twist on a classic dish, packed with herbs, cheese, and toasted pine nuts for added crunch. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests!
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, feta cheese, egg, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add pine nuts: Gently fold in the toasted pine nuts.
- Form meatballs: Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.
- Bake: Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
Notes
- You can serve these meatballs with tzatziki sauce and a side salad for a complete meal.
- Feel free to customize the herbs and seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs, Chicken Meatballs, Mediterranean recipe, Meatball recipe
