These Greek-Style Chicken Meatballs are Super flavorful! The aroma of the fresh herbs will fill up your whole house. The Tzatziki sauce is also made using plain Greek yogurt and the two together are an insanely delicious combo! The best part is they are made with all clean ingredients and are done in under 30 minutes.
These Greek-style chicken meatballs are insanely flavorful and so juicy and delicious. When paired with homemade healthy Tzatziki sauce this dinner is a sure winner. I ate the meatballs over crispy romaine lettuce, kalamata olives, brown rice, crumbled feta cheese, sliced tomatoes, and some fresh English cucumbers.
I decided to make these Greek meatballs oven-baked meatballs. They can also be cooked in the air fryer and I've added those directions under the FAQ's at the bottom of this post. I like oven-baked over frying them because you aren't using any oil to cook them which means less added fat.
If you are looking for more healthy meatball recipes my favorite are these Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs with this delicious Creamy Avocado Dip and these Juicy Italian Chicken Meatballs.
Table of contents
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make Greek meatballs and homemade tzatziki sauce.
- ground chicken - ground chicken is a mixture of white meat and dark meat that has been ground. It's great for making chicken meatballs.
- cumin - this is one of my favorite spices to use. It has a warm, earthy, and slightly nutty flavor with a hint of citrus.
- oregano - this seasoning has a strong pungent flavor that's earthy, spicy, and a little bitter.
- fresh dill - this is a strong seasoning and has a taste of fresh, grassy, and slightly citrusy. This spice is a staple in this dish.
- fresh mint - chopped, mint has a minty taste to it, of course, along with a slightly sweet and cool flavoring.
- red onion - diced, I have an electric hand blender that I am obsessed with when it comes to dicing vegetables. Cuisinart Hand Blender is a game-changer!
- minced garlic - divided between the meatballs and the sauce. Fresh is always best, but as a busy mom of 4, I need to cut corners sometimes. When it comes to my minced garlic I always have and use Spice World Minced Garlic.
- lemon - zest and juice from half a lemon.
- Olive oil - this is added to the tzatziki sauce to enhance the flavor and help add a smoother texture.
- plain Greek yogurt - this is the base of your tzatziki sauce.
- seedless English cucumber - this ingredient will be grated first then placed in a kitchen towel and squeezed to remove the excess water.
Optional ingredients for a serving suggestion are listed below.
- romaine lettuce
- sliced cherry tomatoes
- sliced English cucumbers
- crumbed feta cheese
- cooked brown rice
- kalamata olives
How to make this dish
For the meatballs -
Step 1 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside. Add the ground chicken, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, ¼ cup dill, mint, red onion, minced garlic, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. Mix well to combine.
Step 2 - Scoop out spoonfuls of the chicken mixture and roll them into a ball using clean hands. Place the chicken meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Continue until all the chicken mix has been used. Cook for 25 - 30 minutes.
For the Tzatziki sauce -
Step 3 - Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl add Greek yogurt, 2 cloves minced garlic, ¼ cup minced dill, the juice from half a lemon, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
Step 4 - Serving suggestions - plate the chopped romaine lettuce and top with the baked Greek meatballs, sliced cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, sliced English cucumbers, and homemade Tzatziki sauce.
Substitutions and Variations
Ground Chicken - you can always use ground turkey here if you prefer the taste.
Plain Greek Yogurt - in place of Greek yogurt you can use regular yogurt, sour cream, or even a dairy-free yogurt.
Cookware
To make this delicious healthy quick dinner you will need the following materials.
- baking sheet - to bake your meatball on.
- variety of mixing bowls - you need two different sized mixing bowls to create this recipe.
- veggie grater - you will need to grate your English cucumber before adding it to the sauce.
How can the kids help
I am a big believer that if your kiddos help you make the meal there is a greater chance they are going to eat the meal. Here are some ways your kids can help you make this dish.
- Help measure out all the ingredients. Make it a fun math lesson.
- Teach them how to form a meatball using your hands.
- Let them use the kitchen towel to twist all the water out of the cucumbers.
Tips and FAQ's
Yes, you can! Place your meatballs in a freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Place your prepared meatballs in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Try not to overmix the ground chicken mixture. If you over-mix they won't be as tender or juicy!
You can store this dish in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store the tzatziki sauce separately also in an airtight container.
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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground chicken
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ cup fresh dill minced and divided into the sauce and meatballs
- ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 6 cloves minded garlic divided
- ½ lemon juiced and zested
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup seedless English cucumber grated and squeezed in a kitchen towel to remove excess water
- Optional Ingredients for a serving suggestion are listed below!
- romaine lettuce chopped
- cherry tomatos sliced
- seedless English cucumbers sliced
- crumbed feta cheese
- kalamata olives pitted
- brown rice cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- For the meatballs - Step 1 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Add the ground chicken, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, ¼ dill, mint, red onion, minced garlic, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Step 2 - Scoop out spoonfuls of the chicken mixture and roll them into a ball using clean hands. Place the chicken meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Continue until all the chicken mix has been used. Cook for 25 - 30 minutes.
- For the sauce - Step 3 - Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl add Greek yogurt, 2 cloves minced garlic, ¼ cup minced dill, the juice from half a lemon, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Step 4 - Serving suggestions - plate the chopped romaine lettuce and top with the baked Greek meatballs, sliced cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, sliced English cucumbers, and homemade Tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- Help measure out all the ingredients. Make it a fun math lesson.
- Teach them how to form a meatball using your hands.
- Let them use the kitchen towel to twist all the water out of the cucumbers.
Nutrition
Jillian is the creator of Jillian's Healthful Eats. She is the one who cooks all the meals, develops all the recipes, takes all the photographs, and washes all the dishes! She is a very busy wife and mother of 4 who enjoys cooking with her children and instilling in them her love for health and nutrition!
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