Description
Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo are a delightful fusion of tender chicken meatballs and zesty orzo, perfect for an unforgettable dinner experience.
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Sweet onion
- Fresh garlic
- Feta cheese
- Dried oregano
- Lemon zest
- Orzo pasta
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, crumbled feta, dried oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Using damp hands, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo in salted water according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine cooked orzo with chicken broth and lemon juice. Stir in olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve meatballs over lemon orzo, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs and 1/2 cup orzo (270g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg