Description
Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo are a delightful blend of savory and zesty, perfect for any dinner occasion. Enjoy juicy chicken meatballs paired with fluffy, lemon-infused orzo pasta for a dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, parsley, feta, onion, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté meatballs until golden brown on all sides (8-10 minutes).
- In a separate pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain excess liquid.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and additional zest into the cooked orzo. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve meatballs alongside lemony orzo, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs with orzo (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg