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mediterranean chicken meatballs recipe

Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs Recipe: 5 Flavorful Secrets


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A delicious Mediterranean chicken meatballs recipe packed with flavor.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Brown the meatballs in the skillet for about 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Notes

  • Serve with tzatziki or marinara sauce.
  • Can be made ahead and frozen.
  • Adjust spices to taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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