Mediterranean Diet Juicy Chicken Balls

Turn dinner into a Mediterranean feast with these flavorful and tender Mediterranean Diet Juicy Chicken Balls—a healthy take on comfort food! Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like lean ground chicken, creamy feta cheese, fresh parsley, and a pop of brightness from lemon zest, these oven-baked meatballs are both wholesome and irresistibly juicy. A touch of dill and garlic adds authentic Mediterranean flair, while the use of olive oil keeps them moist and heart-healthy. Perfectly golden in just 20 minutes, they’re ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep, and they pair beautifully with Tzatziki sauce, fresh salads, or roasted vegetables. Indulge in this protein-packed, low-carb recipe that’s a delicious win for your taste buds—and your health!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground chicken
• 60 grams Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 100 grams Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 medium Red onion, finely chopped
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 30 grams Fresh parsley, chopped
• 15 grams Fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, feta cheese, red onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and dill.

Step 3

Add the lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix everything together until just combined. Do not overmix, as this will result in tougher meatballs.

Step 4

Use a tablespoon or a small ice cream scoop to form the mixture into balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each ball.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the chicken balls are golden brown and cooked through. You can check by cutting one open; it should be entirely white with no traces of pink.

Step 6

Allow the chicken balls to rest for 5 minutes before serving them warm. They pair beautifully with a side of Tzatziki sauce, a fresh salad, or some roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(863.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1624.6

Total Fat 101.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 727.0mg	0%
Sodium 4852.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	0%
Total Sugars 8.9g
Protein 130.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 754.9mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 3430.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.9%

Protein: 30.8%

Carbs: 15.3%