Greek Chicken Meatballs feature ground chicken all dressed up with lemon juice, garlic, and a bouquet of herbs. This easy baked meatball recipe takes just 30 minutes to toss together with no-fuss steps! It’s one of my go-to meatball recipes, especially during the summer.
I love how easy it is to make these Greek chicken meatballs! Basically, all you have to do is mix the ingredients together in a big bowl (prepare to get your hands messy), form the meatballs, then toss them in the oven to bake. The end result is tender, flavor-packed meatballs that plate perfectly with fresh veggies and grains, or a tzatziki bowl. It’s one of my favorite go-to summer entrees. With that being said, I still make these meatballs all year round… they’re too good to only enjoy for one season!
What’s in Greek chicken meatballs?
Like any good Greek recipe, the ingredients that make these meatballs so good are simple but so bold.
- Herbs: You’ll need dried dill, dried oregano and fresh parsley to create the best herbaceous flavor.
- Olive Oil: Avocado oil also works just fine if preferred.
- Ground Chicken: You can swap this with ground turkey if that’s what you have on hand.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, you can microwave them for just 30 seconds at a time until warmed all the way through.
How to Freeze
Let the Greek meatballs fully cool to room temperature prior to freezing in an airtight container for up to 3 months. I like to let them defrost in the fridge for a few hours prior to reheating.
Notes and Tips
- Use the juice of a fresh lemon instead of using bottled lemon juice. It brings more flavor to the meatballs.
- Feel free to use whatever bread crumbs you prefer. You can add extra spice by using Italian breadcrumbs.
- Consider preparing a fresh tzatziki sauce to serve over your meatballs. It is easy to prepare with Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, and a few other ingredients.
- These meatballs pair beautifully with my friend’s Naan Bread with Yeast and Yogurt.
Top Reader Review
“Living on the Greek island of Corfu,this is a favourite..Another way it is served is ,they are pressed flat,like a pattie..But either way this is a great recipe that I have made for my Greek friends..Their response was MMMM,”Omorfo Keftedes”,Beautiful meatballs.” – Mel
Greek Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.1 pound ground chicken, ⅓ cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, Juice of ½ a lemon, 3 cloves garlic, ¼ cup finely chopped onion, ¼ cup chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried dill, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Form the mixture into 24-28 evenly-sized meatballs, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 22-25 minutes until lightly browned on the outside.
- For a complete meal, serve with tomatoes, cucumber, tzatziki and your favorite grain.
Notes
How to Make Greek Chicken Meatballs Step by Step
Make the meatballs: Mix together 1 pound ground chicken, ⅓ cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, Juice of ½ a lemon, 3 cloves garlic, ¼ cup finely chopped onion, ¼ cup chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried dill and ¼ teaspoon pepper to combine.
Bake: Form the mixture into 24-28 evenly-sized meatballs, and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake the meatballs at 375°F for 22-25 minutes until lightly browned on the outside.
Living on the Greek island of Corfu,this is a favourite..Another way it is served is ,they are pressed flat,like a pattie..But either way this is a great recipe that I have made for my Greek friends..Their response was MMMM,”Omorfo Keftedes”,Beautiful meatballs..
Sounds delicious!