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August 1, 2022 Appetizer

Greek Chicken Meatballs

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Take a taste of the Mediterranean with my Greek chicken meatballs, drizzled with my low cal and low fat homemade tzatziki sauce! 

You all asked for more Greek recipes and I am happy to oblige! These are my Greek chicken meatballs and they pack such a punch. They are drizzled with my greek yogurt tzatziki sauce which brings in so much more flavor.

Fun fact, I am about a quarter Greek as my grandpa was born there. He was never a big cook so we never had Greek recipes. As I got older, I started experimenting with Greek food and it is delicious. I have my own low cal and low fat version of a Tzatziki sauce that makes any Greek delicious AMAZING.

Take a taste of the Mediterranean with my Greek chicken meatballs, drizzled with my low cal and low fat homemade tzatziki sauce!

How amazing do these Greek meatballs with Tzatziki sauce look!?

What You Need for Mediterranean Greek Chicken Meatballs

I like making these with ground chicken breast, as opposed to ground beef or lamb. It is very lean and delicious; however, does require some work to make sure they remain moist. Don't worry, we got this!

Typically, I just pop these in the oven; however, they are amazing in the air fryer as well. They come out a bit crispier on the outside but can get a little more dry on the inside. It is up to you which you prefer.

The ingredients are pretty simple and you should have most of the items already; however, you can always substitute an herb here or there.

  • Ground chicken breast
  • Pickle juice
  • Lemon juice
  • Egg
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Parsley
  • Dill weed
  • Basil
  • Dried mint
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Salt
  • Pepper

I really love a fresh and herb-y flavor to my Greek food!

Ground Chicken Breast

I make these Italian stuffed peppers with ground chicken breast. I love how lean and protein packed ground chicken breast is. However, you can substitute regular ground chicken or a different type of meat such as beef or lamb.

Pickle Juice

Just from a jar of dill pickles! I just use a generic brand; however, you can use some fancy pickles too.

Lemon Juice

Use just a tiny bit to bring in some more fresh flavor. I use the lemon juice from the little jar; however, you can use fresh lemon juice.

Egg

This keeps the chicken in the Greek meatballs moist while also helping it hold together. I really prefer liquid egg whites; however, you can use a real egg. Be sure to whisk the egg before adding it to the other ingredients.

Breadcrumbs

Again, helps to keep the meatballs together. I just use Panko breadcrumbs; however, you can use whatever you want to.

Spices

Yes, it is a lot of spices; however, you can skip one or two if you really needed to. I enjoy having all of them but I know that is not an option for many people. In addition, you can also substitute fresh herbs that are finely minced.

Greek chicken meatballs

What You Need for a Low Cal, Low Fat Tzatziki Sauce

You will use most of the same ingredients for the sauce as you did the meatballs.

  • Plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
  • Dill weed
  • Dill pickle juice
  • Lemon juice
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt

I make this tzatziki sauce for my greek chicken meatballs recipe with plain, nonfat Greek yogurt. Yogurt is the ultimate healthier substitute for sour cream or mayo. I absolutely love making sauces and dips with it because you cannot even taste the yogurt. However, if you do not want to use that, you can substitute mayo or sour cream.

Again, we will be using some dill pickle juice from a bottle of pickles. I prefer a more pickle flavor than a traditional cucumber, even though they are very similar. You can chop up some pickles or cucumber and place it into the sauce as well; however, I do not like a chunky sauce.

But, if you are adventurous, add some jalapeño juice to spice it up!

I use garlic powder; however, you can use fresh garlic if you prefer that. I also use lemon juice from a container; but, you can use fresh lemon juice.

Low Cal, Low Fat Tzatziki Sauce

How to Make a Low Cal, Low Fat, Tzatziki Sauce

Start with the sauce as that needs to set in the fridge.

Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl, stirring together. Store in the fridge while the meatballs cook to allow the flavors to form together.

How to Make Mediterranean Greek Chicken Meatballs

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a baking tray with cooking spray.

Mix all the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl.

Scoop out 20 equal sized meatballs onto the baking tray. It is about 1 heaping tablespoon each. However, you can make the meatballs bigger. But, I just prefer little ones.

Bake for 14-16 minutes, flipping halfway through. Be sure the chicken is fully cooked.

Greek meatballs with tzatziki

But, there are also a couple different ways to make some greek chicken meatballs with tzatziki sauce.

Air Fryer Version

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees, greasing the rack with cooking spray.

Mix all the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl.

Scoop out 20 equal sized meatballs onto the air fryer tray. It is about 1 heaping tablespoon each.

Air fry for 12-14 minutes, spraying with cooking spray and flipping halfway through. However, be sure the chicken is fully cooked before taking the meatballs out of the air fryer.

Stovetop Version for Greek Chicken Meatballs

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a baking tray with cooking spray.

Mix all the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl. Scoop 20 equal sized pieces onto a clean plate.

Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Drizzle some oil onto the pan.

Once heated, add the meatballs and sear about 2 minutes per side.

Transfer the meatballs to the baking tray and finish cooking in the oven. It will take about 10 minutes and you will want to flip them halfway through; however, be sure the chicken is fully cooked.

Chicken Skewer Recipe

If you prefer chicken breast instead of meatballs, try out my Greek chicken skewers with Tzatziki sauce!


Greek Chicken Meatballs

Take a taste of the Mediterranean with my Greek chicken meatballs, drizzled with my low cal and low fat homemade tzatziki sauce! 

Take a taste of the Mediterranean with my Greek chicken meatballs, drizzled with my low cal and low fat homemade tzatziki sauce!

Greek Chicken Meatballs

You all asked for more Greek recipes and I am happy to oblige! These are my Greek chicken meatballs and they pack such a punch. They are drizzled with my greek yogurt tzatziki sauce which brings in so much more flavor.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 people
Calories 169 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients
 

Tzatziki Sauce

  • ¼ cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon dill pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch salt

Greek Chicken Meatballs

  • 16 ounces ground chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon dill pickle juice
  • ⅛ cup liquid egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • ½ teaspoon dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon mint dried
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Tzatziki Sauce

  • Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl, stirring together. Store in the fridge while the meatballs cook to allow the flavors to form together. 

Greek Chicken Meatballs

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a baking tray with cooking spray.
  • Mix all the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl. 
  • Scoop out 20 equal sized meatballs onto the baking tray. It is about 1 heaping tablespoon each. 
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes, flipping halfway through. Be sure the chicken is fully cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 5 meatballsCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 27gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 517mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken Breast
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
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This recipe is zero points for me; however, if you do not have chicken free you can click on this link to automatically calculate your weight watchers points.

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