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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce are a flavorful, protein-packed dish made with herby chicken meatballs and a cool, creamy Greek yogurt-based dip.

Ingredients

  • For the Chicken Meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
  • For the Homemade Tzatziki Sauce:
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, red onion, parsley, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Roll mixture into small meatballs and place on a tray.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  4. While meatballs cook, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl for the tzatziki. Stir well and refrigerate.
  5. Let meatballs rest a few minutes after cooking. Serve warm with chilled tzatziki sauce.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey for a variation in flavor.
  • Add red pepper flakes or jalapeño for heat.
  • Substitute mint for dill in the tzatziki for a different flavor profile.
  • Use dairy-free yogurt for a plant-based option.
  • Serve in pita bread with veggies and feta for a gyro-style meal.

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