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Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki: A Flavor-Packed Favorite

Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki on a Mediterranean table
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These Juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki are bursting with Mediterranean flavor. Perfect for dinner, meal prep, or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 small red onion, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (for tzatziki)
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for tzatziki)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add ground chicken, grated onion, garlic, herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Form into small meatballs and place on a tray.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  5. Grate cucumber, salt it, let drain, then squeeze out moisture.
  6. Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, cucumber, olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Serve meatballs with tzatziki on the side.

Notes

  • Use a mix of dark and white meat for juicier texture.
  • Chill the tzatziki for stronger flavor.
  • Double the recipe and freeze meatballs for later.

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