Description
A delicious and flavorful dish featuring Greek-inspired chicken meatballs served with a zesty lemon orzo, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parsley, feta cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked orzo, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the meatballs over the lemon orzo, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground chicken if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste for a more or less tangy flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg