Description

These Chicken Feta Meatballs with Tzatziki Dip offer a delightful blend of flavors with tender meatballs and a refreshing yogurt dip, perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings.

Ingredients

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2 lbs ground chicken
1 large egg
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/3 cup grated cucumber
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp fresh mint, chopped
to taste salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, oregano, mint, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, feta, and salt.
Shape mixture into 24-25 meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.
Heat olive oil in a frying pan and brown meatballs for 3-4 minutes per side.
Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until cooked through (internal temp of 165°F).
Prepare tzatziki by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, mint, and salt in a bowl.
Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki dip.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For freezing, place cooled meatballs on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for 3 months.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 meatball
Calories: 150
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 50mg