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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lush Lemon Orzo Delight

Discover the joy of Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lush Lemon Orzo, a delightful fusion of flavors that makes for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free for GF option
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • ¼ cup Chopped Parsley Can substitute with cilantro or basil
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Can replace with fresh onions
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
Orzo
  • 1 cup Orzo Can substitute with couscous or rice
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth or Water Chicken broth adds flavor
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing meatballs
  • 1 tbsp Butter Optional for richness

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Prepare Meatballs
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, onion powder, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
  2. Use your hands to shape the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs (12-14 total) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Prepare Orzo
  1. In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of chicken broth or water to a boil. Add the orzo, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  2. Drain excess liquid from the orzo, return to the saucepan, and stir in lemon juice, olive oil or butter, and season with salt and pepper.
Serve
  1. Serve the lemony orzo on plates, topped with warm Greek chicken meatballs. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze meatballs individually and transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

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