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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

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These Greek chicken meatballs with homemade tzatziki sauce are tender, juicy, and packed with Mediterranean flavor. Served with a cool, creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce, they’re perfect for a light dinner, appetizer, or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat panko crumbs (or other bread crumbs)
  • 1/4 cup grated white or yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • Greek yogurt (for tzatziki)
  • Cucumber, finely grated and drained (for tzatziki)
  • Fresh dill, chopped (for tzatziki)
  • Lemon juice (for tzatziki)
  • Garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (for tzatziki)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, oregano, coriander, cumin, salt, pepper, egg, and feta. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form mixture into 1-tablespoon-sized balls and arrange on baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
  5. While meatballs bake, prepare tzatziki: Mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. Serve meatballs hot with a generous spoonful of tzatziki.

Notes

  • Swap ground chicken for turkey or lamb for a different flavor.
  • Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Use almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • Store meatballs and tzatziki separately; meatballs last 3 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer, tzatziki lasts 5 days in the fridge.

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