Mediterranean Diet Savory Chicken Meatballs

Elevate your dinner game with these Mediterranean Diet Savory Chicken Meatballs, a deliciously wholesome recipe packed with bold flavors and nourishing ingredients. Made with lean ground chicken, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and mint, these oven-baked meatballs are infused with Mediterranean staples like garlic, lemon zest, and warm spices such as oregano and cumin. Juicy and tender, they’re perfect for a healthy weeknight meal or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Ready in just 45 minutes, these meatballs pair wonderfully with creamy Tzatziki sauce, a crisp Greek salad, or roasted vegetables. Discover how easy it is to bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table while embracing a heart-healthy lifestyle!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 egg
• 50 grams breadcrumbs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the small onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked onion and garlic, ground chicken, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, chopped mint, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, egg, and breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. You may use your hands or a spoon to ensure the mixture is uniformly blended.

Step 6

Using slightly wet hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the meatballs to help them brown and retain moisture.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through. An internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) indicates they are done.

Step 9

Serve the meatballs warm with a side of Tzatziki sauce or your choice of Mediterranean accompaniments such as a Greek salad or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(869.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1596.1

Total Fat 100.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 703.4mg	0%
Sodium 3485.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 11.1g
Protein 128.4g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 719.8mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 3305.0mg	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: 54.4%

Protein: 30.9%

Carbs: 14.7%