Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki
A Mediterranean spice blend of cumin, coriander, oregano, and cinnamon are mixed in these delicious and healthy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki dipping sauce. Whether your making them into an appetizer or using them for healthier version of a gyro they're delicious.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 399kcal
Ingredients
CHICKEN MEATBALLS
- 2 lbs Ground Chicken
- 1 medium Onion finely chopped
- 4 Garlic Cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Coriander
- 1 tablespoon Oregano
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs or Almond Meal for gluten-free
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
TZATZIKI SAUCE
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 Cucumber grated
- 1 tablespoon Dried Dill
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
CHICKEN MEATBALLS
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl combine the ground chicken, onion, all the spices, breadcrumbs, and olive oil. Use your hands to fully mix the ingredients and roll the meat into 2-inch sized balls. Place the meatballs in the prepared baking sheet 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes rotating the pan halfway through cooking.
TZATZIKI SAUCE
- Whisk the Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until fully combined.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 1232mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 4mg