The easiest and tastiest greek chicken meatballs you will ever have! They are loaded with dry spices and can be made in under 30 minutes. They are topped over a refreshing lemon orzo pasta.
Easy Greek Chicken Meatballs
This is one of my go-to meatball recipes for when I am craving a protein packed meal with twist. These greek meatballs are loaded with spices and feta cheese and are a fun twist on traditional meatballs.
Ingredients included in greek meatballs
- Ground chicken
- Egg
- Feta cheese
- Dried spices: oregano, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Orzo pasta
- Lemons
- Olive oil or butter
- Parmesan cheese, optional
Cooking items needed for this meatball recipe
For this recipe you need two large bowls and one large pan or skillet, along with a few items below.
- 2 large mixing bowls: You’ll use the mixing bowls to mix together the ingredients for the meatballs and orzo.
- 1 large pan or skillet: Once you form your meatballs, you’ll use a pan to cook them.
- Tongs: While the meatballs are cooking, you’ll use tongs to flip them so they brown on all sides.
- Plate or bowl for serving: Lastly, you’ll want to use a plate or bowl to serve the meatballs and orzo.
In addition, you’ll also need your basic measuring ingredients like measuring cups and measuring spoons. You’ll need: 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/4 cup, 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon and 1/4 teaspoon.
What you’ll love about these easy greek meatballs
There are many reasons why you’ll love this recipe!
First, they are so easy to make. They are made with dry spices that you probably already have on hand! Since they are made with simple ingredients, you can whip up this whole meal in under 30 minutes.
Secondly, they are packed with protein. These meatballs make a great high protein lunch or dinner. There are 20 grams of protein in three meatballs.
Thirdly, they are loaded with flavor. The combination of dried spices and feta gives these meatballs an ultimate flavor that pairs perfectly with the lemon orzo.
Lastly, they make excellent leftovers. Do you like meal prepping lunch or dinner for the week ahead? Definitely make these meatballs because they reheat really well in the microwave.
Another meatball recipe you’ll love!
If you love these greek chicken meatballs, make sure to try out my favorite turkey meatballs.
These turkey meatballs are loaded with dry spices, and made with an egg and almond flour, hence why they are my favorite easy meatball recipe.
How to store healthier greek chicken meatballs
Keep your left over meatballs stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-4 days. Then simply reheat them in the microwave.
I like cutting up the meatballs and microwaving them for a minute or two. Enjoy!
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Easy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo
Ingredients
Greek Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg large
- ½ cup feta crumbled, chopped small
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp of each: basil, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Lemon Orzo
- 1 cup dried orzo cook orzo according to the package
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter melted
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese optional, grated or shredded
- ½ tsp of each: oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper
- ¼ tsp dill
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all your meatball ingredients. Mix with your hands just until combined. Form the mixture into 15 meatballs.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil or spray it with cooking spray. Add your meatballs, make sure they have enough room to cook and brown evenly. Use tongs to continuously flip the meatballs until they are fully browned. About 5-6 minutes.
- Add a lid and cook the meatballs for another 5-6 minutes until fully cooked through. The internal temperature of the meatball should reach 165 degrees. Do not over cook as this will dry out the meatballs! Remove from heat and set aside while you assemble the lemon orzo.
- In a large bowl, add all the lemon orzo ingredients: cooked orzo, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil OR butter, parmesan cheese, and seasonings. Mix until fully combined.
- Serve the cooked meatballs over the warm lemon orzo and enjoy!
Is the parmesan cheese shredded or grated?
Hi Elizabeth, you can use either! I have used both shredded and grated in the orzo. It will melt a little bit as you mix it in. I hope you enjoy it!
What fresh herbs did you use?
Delicious!! So easy to make – it’s definitely going into our rotation!! Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you so much Marissa!! So glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Made this for dinner tonight & it was incredible. My husband & I both were in our happy place eating it. So delicious & full of flavor. Can’t wait to make it again!
Wow this was amazing!
Thanks so much, Carol! I’m glad you loved these greek meatballs as much as I do!
Delish!! Will be making it again and definitely doubling it next time!
Thanks so much, Debbie! So glad you love this recipe as much as I do!
Can these be frozen?
Hi, I have not tried freezing them. However, I think they would be totally fine to freeze. If you store them in a freezer friendly, air tight container and let them thaw out at room temperature. Then heat them back up on the stove with a little olive oil. Please let me know how this turns out if you give it a try!
Made this tonight and everyone loved it, thanks!
Hi Dana, so glad you love these greek meatballs! Definitely one of my favorites too 🙂
I made this tonight and it was Super Delish!! I made the meatballs with chicken breast that I put through my food processor and I wouldn’t use chicken breast again, I will definitely use chicken thighs next time. I also added double the dill, lemon and garlic for my families taste.(I used my fermented garlic instead of powder in the meatballs and orzo). I had some tzatziki that I added a little bit of fresh lemon juice too along with a little bit of lactose free sour cream and a little bit of vegan mayo and blended into a sauce for the top of the meatballs and orzo. We we’re Not disappointed with this recipe at all!! Thank you for sharing it 🤗
Hi Lalanya, thanks so much! I’m so glad you loved these greek meatballs. I love how you added tzatziki and sour cream – yum!
Has anyone tried baking these instead of in a skillet?
This was 10000/10 soooo yummy !! I sent this recipe to all my friends and family. I did add homemade sourdough bread crumbs to the meatballs though to form a little more round but I can’t wait to make it again!!
Thanks so much, Ivy! I’m so glad you loved this recipe. I love how you used sourdough bread crumbs – such a great idea!
Incredible incredible incredible! One of the greatest, freshest, & easiest dinners I’ve ever made! Will forever be in rotation on our menu!! Thank you so much for sharing this 🙂
Hi, thank you so much! I am so glad you love these greek meatballs. They are on repeat in my household too 🙂
This was great! I baked the meatballs, just because I hate dealing with the splatter. I think I will air fry them next time. It was super delicious!!
Hi Sarah, thanks so much for the review! I love that you baked the meatballs. Thats a great cooking option – I’ll have to try that next time!
Hi Sara… this is a new recipe to me…and I thought I would rather bake than pan fry the meatballs as well. I love orzo, but also wondering about subbing in a different small pasta. For how long did you bake your meatballs?
thanks!
What temp and how long did you bake for? Love this idea and want to try! We love this recipe but I’m a huge fan of throwing things in the oven a stovetop whenever possible.
Made this tonight and everyone loved it but how in the world did you make the chicken meatballs so round? Great flavor!
Thanks, Melissa! I’m so glad you loved this recipe. Try rolling the meatballs in the palm of your hands! (Use a spoon to scoop about a tablespoon) Hope this helps!
Has anyone successfully made the meatballs without the feta? Do they hold together okay? I can’t do dairy so I’m always looking for ways to adapt…… maybe I’ll give it a try and let y’all know! It looks delicious!!!
Thanks
I am making them without feta now! They are holding together great. I am guessing they will taste good too.
I found Lactose free Feta Cheese! It’s very good! I also added Panko crumbs to my meatballs to hold them together!
I made them with the feta and I had to add panko because the recipe didn’t share what dry ingredient should be added to the meatballs. Otherwise these were amazing!
This was a delicious and simple meal!
Family favorite of ours now!
Thanks, Jennifer! So glad you and your family love this recipe!
Do you think this would be good with ground turkey instead of chicken? This looks delish but I only have ground turkey right now!
Hi Delaney, I have not personally tried ground turkey but I know people who have tried ground turkey and they came out well 🙂 Please let me know how you like them!
Can I bake these? I never seem to do well cooking my meatballs in a pan on the stove. I always end up burning them or lose most of them due to sticking in the pan.
Hi Maggie! You can definitely try baking these. I haven’t tried baking them before but please let me know how they come out! I would try baking at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes until the internal temperature of the meatballs reach 165 degrees.
Hi Caitlin! I loved this dish. I left out basil and dill and added fresh garlic to the meatballs and orzo, and garnished with fresh parsley. Will definitely make again!
Hi Madison, thanks so much for the feedback! I love that you added fresh garlic – yum!
This recipe was delicious! It’s a new family favorite
Do you think these could be made with ground beef?
Wow! This is fantastic! I baked the meatballs at 350 for 30 minutes. Everything was perfect!
Just made these tonight using ground turkey since that’s what I could find at my store. Came out amazing!! Thank you!
Absolutely delicious!!!
Do you use fresh herbs or dried?
This is a wonderful recipe! The only thing I would do different is make more orzo! It was delicious!!
Such an easy and delicious recipe. My picky toddler and husband love the meatballs and orzo. I switched out the dried parsley and dill for fresh (but it’s great either way). We also prefer the orzo with olive oil option and don’t add the Parmesan. Thanks for this recipe, it’ll be a regular in our house!
Definitely something I will add to my regulars!
My family loved this recipe! It was super easy to make! I browned the meatballs and then put them in the oven to finish cooking! We love Parmesan cheese so we added more after it was on our plates! This is a very cost effective dish ! I will definitely make it again!
Made this last night and it was awesome! Very flavorful, easy, and I had most of the ingredients on hand. Served with tzatziki and it was a perfect match!
Delicious! However, I might put a little less salt next time. Thanks for the recipe!!