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Delicious Greek chicken meatballs served with tzatziki sauce and herbs

Zesty Mini Meatballs

These Greek Chicken Meatballs are tender and flavorful, featuring creamy feta and zesty herbs. Perfect for sharing with pita or enjoying with tzatziki.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs
  • 1 pound ground chicken Substitute with ground turkey or a mix of chicken and mushrooms for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Panko can be used for lighter texture; can also use gluten-free crumbs.
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled Use good-quality block feta for better texture.
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large egg Can replace with 3 tablespoons yogurt for egg-free version.
  • Olive oil for cooking
For serving
  • Tzatziki sauce Essential for serving.
  • Vegetables (like cucumbers, bell peppers) For an additional side.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and the egg. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook meatballs in batches until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with tzatziki sauce and your favorite veggies.

Notes

Use a cookie scoop for even meatball sizes. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture light and tender.