Description
These Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo are the perfect blend of flavor and simplicity, making them an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Juicy chicken meatballs are infused with fresh herbs and spices, then paired with zesty lemon orzo for a bright and satisfying meal. Topped with crumbled feta and fresh parsley, this dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing. With a quick preparation time of just 40 minutes, you can enjoy a healthy Mediterranean feast that will impress both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, almond flour, parsley, dill, garlic, lemon zest, spices, and feta. Mix gently and form into 1½ to 2-inch meatballs.
- Sear the meatballs in olive oil for about 3–4 minutes until browned on all sides. Cover and cook for an additional 5–6 minutes until fully cooked.
- In the same skillet, boil chicken broth and cook orzo for 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and olive oil to the orzo before serving with meatballs on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 684mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 82mg