Description
Simple recipe for flavorful chicken meatballs seasoned with Greek herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, mint, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should have about 18-20 meatballs.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the meatballs in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meatballs are browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
- Remove the meatballs from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Serve these meatballs with tzatziki sauce or lemon wedges.
- You can bake these meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes instead of pan-frying.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: Greek, chicken meatballs, keftedes, ground chicken, easy dinner, Mediterranean