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Greek Chicken Meatballs With Lemon Orzo Recipe

Greek Chicken Meatballs With Lemon Orzo Recipe

This Greek Chicken Meatballs With Lemon Orzo Recipe brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 485 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix chicken, breadcrumbs, egg in bowl.
  • Add garlic, parsley, oregano to mixture.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Form mixture into small meatballs.
  • Place meatballs on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Boil chicken broth in saucepan.
  • Add orzo to boiling broth.
  • Cook orzo for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon juice carefully.
  • Add olive oil to orzo.
  • Top with crumbled feta cheese.
  • Serve meatballs over lemon orzo.

Notes

  1. Use fresh herbs for better flavor in your Greek Chicken Meatballs With Lemon Orzo Recipe.
  2. Don't overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
  3. Chill meatballs for 15 minutes before baking for better shape.
  4. Toast orzo lightly before cooking for nutty flavor.
  5. Fresh lemon juice works better than bottled versions.
Keyword Greek Chicken Meatballs With Lemon Orzo Recipe