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Easy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo

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A vibrant Mediterranean dish featuring savory chicken meatballs served over refreshing lemony orzo.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dill
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup dried orzo
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (optional, grated)
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dill

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add all your meatball ingredients. Mix with your hands just until combined. Form the mixture into 15 meatballs.
  2. In a large pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add your meatballs, making sure they have enough room to cook and brown evenly. Use tongs to continuously flip the meatballs until fully browned, about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Add a lid and cook the meatballs for another 5-6 minutes until fully cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, add all the lemon orzo ingredients: cooked orzo, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings. Mix until fully combined.
  5. Serve the cooked meatballs over the warm lemon orzo and enjoy!

Notes

Check the internal temperature of the meatballs for safety and adjust herbs according to preference.

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