Description
Feta Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful twist on traditional meatballs, blending tender ground chicken with creamy feta cheese and fresh herbs. These Mediterranean-inspired bites are perfect for any occasion, whether as a comforting dinner or an impressive appetizer for guests. Drizzled with a zesty lemon sauce, they offer an explosion of taste in every bite, making them a must-try recipe for your next meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, minced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine minced chicken, feta cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined using your hands or a fork.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the sauce over the baked meatballs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg