Description
Juicy chicken meatballs infused with zesty lemon and delicate herbs, served over fluffy orzo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup cooked orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, cooked orzo, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix it all together until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Drizzle the meatballs lightly with olive oil to help them brown while baking.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve the meatballs hot over a bed of lemon orzo for a delightful meal.
Notes
Serve with steamed vegetables, a crisp green salad, or fresh pita bread. A yogurt sauce or tzatziki can enhance the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: meatballs, Greek recipe, chicken meatballs, comfort food, easy dinner