Description
Savory chicken meatballs paired with bright, zesty orzo for a comforting Mediterranean meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup cooked orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, cooked orzo, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about one inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the meatballs lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve the meatballs hot over a bed of lemon orzo, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Notes
For best results, avoid overmixing the meatball mixture and keep the meatballs uniform in size for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek, meatballs, orzo, chicken, Mediterranean, easy recipe, family meal