Light, flavorful chicken meatballs seasoned with garlic, herbs, and lemon, served with a cool creamy tzatziki sauce. Great for meal prep, bowls, wraps, or a healthy dinner.
Servings
4 servings
Makes about 16–18 meatballs
Ingredients
For the Greek Chicken Meatballs
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground chicken
- ⅓ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional for cooking)
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Tzatziki
Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid using a clean towel or paper towels.
In a bowl combine:
- Greek yogurt
- cucumber
- garlic
- dill
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Mix well.
Refrigerate while preparing meatballs for best flavor.
2. Make the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl combine:
- ground chicken
- breadcrumbs
- egg
- garlic
- onion
- parsley
- dill
- oregano
- salt
- pepper
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
Mix gently until just combined.
Do not overmix.
3. Shape the Meatballs
Roll into:
- 1 to 1½ inch meatballs
You should get:
- about 16–18 meatballs
4. Cook the Meatballs
Oven Method (Recommended)
Preheat oven to:
- 400°F (200°C)
Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Lightly spray with cooking spray.
Bake:
- 15–18 minutes
Until golden and fully cooked.
Safe internal temperature:
165∘F
Skillet Method
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add a small amount of olive oil spray.
Cook meatballs:
- 8–10 minutes total
Turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
5. Serve
Serve warm meatballs with chilled tzatziki sauce.
Optional garnishes:
- fresh dill
- parsley
- cucumber slices
- lemon wedges
- crumbled feta
Serving Ideas
These meatballs pair well with:
- cucumber tomato salad
- cauliflower rice
- pita bread
- quinoa bowls
- roasted vegetables
- lettuce wraps
Meal Prep Tips
- Store meatballs and tzatziki separately.
- Refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooked meatballs up to 2 months.
Weight Watchers Friendly Tips
To keep points lower:
- use lean ground chicken breast
- use nonfat Greek yogurt
- avoid excessive oil
- serve with vegetables instead of fries or heavy sides
Flavor Variations
Mediterranean Bowl
Serve over:
- rice or quinoa
- cucumbers
- olives
- tomatoes
Spicy Greek Version
Add:
- red pepper flakes
- chopped jalapeño
