Description
Juicy, flavorful baked chicken meatballs served with a cool, creamy, and refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce. A light and satisfying meal perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the Meatballs: 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- For the Tzatziki: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients: ground chicken, panko, egg, feta, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 20-24) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs bake, make the tzatziki. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, minced garlic, and salt. Stir well to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve the warm meatballs with the cool tzatziki sauce for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.