Savory Greek Chicken Meatballs with Zesty Lemon Orzo Delight
A delectable dish combining savory Greek chicken meatballs with zesty lemon orzo.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil and add the orzo.
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and parsley into the orzo.
- Serve the meatballs on top of the zesty lemon orzo.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs to the meatball mixture.
- Each serving pairs well with a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Savory Greek Chicken Meatballs, Zesty Lemon Orzo