Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo, a delightful dish that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. Juicy chicken meatballs are infused with fresh herbs and spices and served on a bed of zesty lemon orzo, creating a meal that’s both comforting and refreshing. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and special gatherings alike, as it combines ease of preparation with impressive taste. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, you’ll have a healthy, crowd-pleasing dinner ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- ½ tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, almond flour, parsley, dill, garlic, feta, onion powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs about 1½ inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs for 3-4 minutes until browned; cover and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until fully cooked.
- In the same skillet, bring chicken broth to a boil; add orzo pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender. Stir in lemon juice and additional olive oil.
- Serve cooked orzo topped with meatballs and garnish with crumbled feta and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg