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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo that Delight!

A delicious and flavorful dish featuring Greek chicken meatballs served with zesty lemon orzo.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions.
  6. Once the orzo is cooked, drain any excess liquid and stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil.
  7. Serve the meatballs over the lemon orzo and garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For added flavor, you can include feta cheese in the meatball mixture.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your taste preference.
  • These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.

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