Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo, a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken meatballs with a zesty lemon-infused orzo. This healthy and easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. The meatballs are packed with fresh herbs and spices, while the orzo adds a comforting yet refreshing touch to the meal. Serve it with crumbled feta and a sprinkle of parsley for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy this Mediterranean-inspired dish that promises to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- ½ tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese (for serving)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- Salt to taste (for orzo)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, almond flour, parsley, dill, garlic, feta, onion powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and olive oil. Mix until just combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs (1½ to 2 inches in size). Lightly salt the outside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs for 3–4 minutes until browned on all sides; cover and cook for an additional 5–6 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
- In the same skillet, bring chicken broth to a boil and add orzo. Cook for 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and olive oil into the cooked orzo.
- Serve plated with meatballs on top of the orzo; garnish with feta and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg