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Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

20-Min Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

Enjoy these flavorful Greek Chicken Meatballs with a cool, creamy Tzatziki Sauce for a quick and healthy meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, these meatballs are packed with Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Grater
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 0.5 cup bread crumbs
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

For the Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp salt

For Serving

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • pita bread warm
  • fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Make the Tzatziki Sauce

  • Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl; mix well and set aside.

Prepare the Meatballs

  • In a large bowl, mix ground chicken with bread crumbs, feta, egg, minced garlic, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  • Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.

Cook the Meatballs

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

Serve

  • Serve the chicken meatballs warm with the homemade tzatziki sauce, warm pita bread, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken mixture for 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator before forming the meatballs. These meatballs are also great served over a salad or with rice.