Description

Juicy, herb-packed Greek Chicken Meatballs baked to perfection and paired with creamy homemade tzatziki. This Mediterranean-inspired dinner is light, flavorful, and ready in under 45 minutes — a perfect healthy weeknight meal bursting with fresh herbs, lemon, and sunshine.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds ground chicken
1 egg
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander or cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar (optional)

For the Tzatziki:

1 cup grated cucumber (from 1/2 large English cucumber)
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, grated or minced
2–3 tablespoons minced dill, mint, or both

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
In a large bowl, combine remaining olive oil, ground chicken, egg, onion, garlic, herbs, lemon zest, oregano, coriander (or cumin), red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Mix until just combined.
Form 1-inch meatballs using a scoop or damp hands.
Arrange on baking sheet and bake 18–20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. For golden color, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
While meatballs bake, prepare tzatziki: squeeze the grated cucumber dry, then combine with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and herbs.
Serve warm meatballs with tzatziki on the side or spooned on top.

Notes

Squeeze the cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki.

Substitute turkey for chicken if preferred.

Add feta to the mix for a creamy, tangy twist.

Store leftovers separately: meatballs in fridge (4 days) or freezer (2 months), tzatziki chilled.

Reheat meatballs in oven or microwave; serve tzatziki cold.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean