Description
Savor the delightful flavors of tender Greek chicken meatballs served over zesty lemon orzo, creating a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Onion
- Garlic
- Feta cheese
- Fresh herbs (oregano, parsley)
- Lemon zest and juice
- Orzo pasta
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, crumbled feta, oregano, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs using wet hands to prevent sticking.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs in batches until golden brown and cooked through (about 10-12 minutes).
- Meanwhile, cook orzo in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and return to pot.
- Stir olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and pine nuts into the orzo; combine gently.
- Serve the lemon orzo topped with chicken meatballs and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs with orzo (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg