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Easy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo – Quick, Flavorful Family Dinner

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The easiest and tastiest Greek chicken meatballs you will ever have! Loaded with dry spices and made in under 30 minutes, served over a refreshing lemon orzo pasta.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

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Greek Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup feta, crumbled
  • 1.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp each: basil, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, parsley
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Lemon Orzo

  • 1 cup dried orzo, cooked according to package
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, optional
  • ½ tsp each: oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper
  • ¼ tsp dill

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients by hand until combined. Form into 15 meatballs.
  2. In a large pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Cook meatballs, flipping continuously, until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
  3. Cover and cook meatballs another 5–6 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F. Remove and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, mix cooked orzo with lemon juice, zest, olive oil or butter, parmesan, and seasonings.
  5. Serve meatballs over warm lemon orzo and enjoy.

Notes

  • Do not overcook meatballs to keep them juicy.
  • Parmesan on orzo is optional but recommended.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-Cooked
  • Cuisine: Greek