Description
Juicy, herb-packed chicken meatballs paired with zesty lemon orzo – a quick, flavorful Greek-inspired dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (80% lean)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, dill, breadcrumbs, egg, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides.
- Transfer meatballs to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, whisk lemon juice, chicken broth, and olive oil. Simmer, then add cooked orzo and toss to coat.
- Add baked meatballs to skillet and gently mix with orzo. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meatball mixture or they’ll be tough. Use fresh lemon juice and herbs for the brightest flavor. Garnish with feta and parsley for a nice finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Meatballs, lemon orzo, weeknight dinner, easy meatball recipe