Description
Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo offer a delightful blend of flavors that bring the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your table. These tender chicken meatballs, infused with fresh herbs and spices, pair beautifully with zesty lemon orzo, creating a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, this dish is not just easy to prepare but also nutritious, making it a wholesome choice for family dinners. Serve it warm, topped with crumbled feta and fresh parsley, for a truly comforting experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, almond flour, parsley, garlic, feta, and seasonings. Form into 1½-2 inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear meatballs until browned on all sides (3-4 minutes). Cover and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
- In the same skillet, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender. Stir in lemon juice and olive oil.
- Serve lemon orzo topped with meatballs and garnish with feta and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg