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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo

A comforting dish featuring savory chicken meatballs paired with bright lemony orzo, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs plain or panko
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water, for cooking the orzo
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley or dill for garnish
  • crumbled feta cheese for garnish
  • lemon wedges for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, parsley, oregano, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small meatballs about one inch in diameter and place them on a plate.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches for about 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. In another pot, bring chicken broth (or water) to a boil. Add in the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain any excess liquid and return it to the pot.
  5. Stir in butter (or olive oil), lemon juice, additional lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into the orzo. Mix well.
  6. Serve by placing a scoop of lemon orzo on each plate topped with several meatballs. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and crumbled feta cheese, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

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