Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo
If you’re craving a dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of Greece, look no further than Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo. This delightful recipe features succulent chicken meatballs infused with fresh herbs, served atop a bed of zesty lemon orzo. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a family gathering, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll find joy in creating a comforting dinner that everyone will love. Experience the essence of Mediterranean cuisine right in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 egg
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs about one inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs until golden brown on all sides.
- In a separate pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir lemon juice and zest into the cooked orzo along with olive oil. Toss in the meatballs to coat them with the zesty mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with orzo (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg