Go Back
–+ servings
Greek chicken meatballs in a black bowl with yogurt sauce on the bottom.

Mediterranean Meatballs

Author: Lori Yates
Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 18 minutes
Total: 38 minutes
These Greek Chicken Meatballs with herby yogurt dipping sauce are a recipe that can do double duty as dinner, or as a party bite that can be kept warm in a slow cooker!
4.7 from 34 ratings
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 egg
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ⅓ cup minced white onion
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground chicken

For the Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For Garnish (optional):

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley and dill

Instructions

  • Make the Meatballs: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. Place egg in large bowl and whisk until smooth. Add garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, dill, oregano, salt and pepper; stir until well combined.
  • Add chicken and stir (or mix with hands) until just combined. Do not overmix. Using hands, gently form into balls that are just a bit smaller than golf balls (you should get about 16 to 18) and place on prepared baking pan. Mixture will be soft, so don't worry if the meatballs aren't perfect balls.
  • Transfer to oven and bake 16 to 18 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • If desired, brown meatballs by setting broiler to HIGH and placing meatballs about 3 inches from broiler. Broil 2 to 4 minutes or until meatballs are browned, watching carefully.
  • Make the Yogurt Sauce: In small bowl, stir together yogurt, parsley, dill and pepper.
  • Serve meatballs garnished with feta and fresh herbs, if using, and Yogurt Sauce for dipping.
Calories: 284kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 158mg, Sodium: 926mg, Potassium: 746mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 327IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 184mg, Iron: 2mg
This website provides estimated nutrition information as a courtesy only. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Did you make this recipe?Leave a Review below or share a photo and tag me on Instagram @foxeslovelemons with the hashtag #foxeslovelemons.
© Foxes Love Lemons LLC. Images registered with U.S. Copyright Office.