Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki 🥙🍋✨

Juicy, herb-infused chicken meatballs paired with refreshing homemade tzatziki—perfect with pita or salad!

Ingredients

For the Chicken Meatballs

• 1 lb ground chicken
• ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

For the Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cucumber, grated and drained
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Make Tzatziki: Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, mint (optional), salt, and pepper. Stir well, drizzle with olive oil, and refrigerate.
2. Prepare Meatballs: In a bowl, mix chicken, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Shape: Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
4. Cook: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
5. Serve: Arrange meatballs on a platter with tzatziki. Garnish with dill and lemon wedges. Serve with pita bread or Greek salad.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings

Tip: Add crumbled feta to the meatball mix for extra Mediterranean flavor!