Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo, a delightful and easy dish that brightens any meal with zesty goodness and savory charm.
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Fresh parsley
- Feta cheese
- Lemon zest
- Orzo pasta
- Garlic cloves
- Eggs
- Olive oil
- Dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped parsley, crumbled feta, lemon zest, oregano, eggs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs until golden brown (about 8–10 minutes).
- Meanwhile, cook orzo in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- In the skillet with the meatballs, add chicken broth and fresh lemon juice; simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked orzo into the skillet with the meatballs and sauce; stir gently to combine and coat everything.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg