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Mediterranean Chicken Recipe With Orzo Recipe

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Juicy Mediterranean chicken meatballs bursting with sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and parsley—perfect with orzo or in pita wraps!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey)
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil, chopped)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder))
  • 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
  • Squeeze of lemon (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick spray. This ensures your meatballs don’t stick and clean-up is a breeze.
  • Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, parmesan, garlic, green onions, parsley, salt, and pepper. It might look like a lot, but trust me, the flavors come together perfectly. You can use your hands or a spoon to mix, but I prefer using my hands to really get everything incorporated.
  • Form the meatballs: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, roll the mixture into about 2-inch meatballs. Aim for around 18 meatballs so they cook evenly.
  • Bake: Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and pop them into the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until they’re golden brown and cooked through. The aroma of the feta melting with the garlic and tomatoes is heavenly at this point—your kitchen will smell amazing!
  • Add a squeeze of lemon: This is optional, but I love how a little lemon juice brightens up the whole dish at the end.

Notes

Serving ideas for the perfect Mediterranean plate

These meatballs pair perfectly with a side of orzo tossed in olive oil, lemon, and fresh herbs. You can also serve them with a Mediterranean salad loaded with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onions, topped with a drizzle of tahini dressing. For a heartier meal, create a grain bowl with brown rice, roasted veggies, and homemade tzatziki sauce.

For a casual dinner, I like to keep things simple and serve these in pita wraps with some fresh veggies and a dollop of tzatziki.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner