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Delicious Greek chicken meatballs served with creamy homemade tzatziki sauce.

Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki

Juicy and flavorful Greek chicken meatballs served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce, perfect for a low-carb and gluten-free dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground chicken Use not super lean for juiciness.
  • 1 large Egg Helps hold the mixture together.
  • 1/2 cup Almond flour or gluten free breadcrumbs Almond flour keeps it low carb; breadcrumbs give a softer bite.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh is best.
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon zest Adds bright flavor.
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon juice Adds tanginess.
  • 1 tsp Oregano Dried is okay.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • optional Chopped parsley or dill, and crumbled feta For extra flavor.
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Full-fat is creamier.
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber Grated and squeezed dry.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1 Tbsp Dill Fresh is ideal.
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon juice Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Adjust after chilling.
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper Adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparing the Tzatziki
  1. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water.
  2. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir well, taste, and adjust seasoning before refrigerating.
Making the Meatballs
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, almond flour or breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper, and any additional herbs or feta.
  2. Gently mix with a fork or your hands, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Roll into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches wide.
Cooking the Meatballs
  1. To bake, preheat oven to 400°F and arrange meatballs on a lined sheet pan. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through.
  2. To pan cook, heat a little olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs in batches, turning gently, until browned and cooked through, typically around 10 to 12 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the meatballs hot with a generous spoonful of tzatziki.

Notes

Chill the meatball mixture if it feels sticky for easier shaping. Store meatballs and tzatziki separately for meal prep. Tzatziki is great on other dishes too.