Description
Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs are a quick, healthy, and delicious way to bring the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your dining table. These baked meatballs feature lean ground chicken combined with savory feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs, making them a perfect option for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Ready in just 35 minutes, they can be served as an appetizer, tossed in salads, or enjoyed in bowls over rice for a complete meal. Plus, they store well in the fridge or freezer, making them ideal for meal prepping. Impress your family and friends with these flavorful bites that are both nutritious and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey)
- 1/4 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, garlic, green onions, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into approximately 18 meatballs (about 2 inches each) and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the meatballs are lightly browned and cooked through.
- Serve warm over brown rice or alongside a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg