Description
A delicious and nutritious Greek Chicken Meatballs Bowl that is packed with flavor and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g ground chicken
- 60 g red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 g fresh dill, chopped
- 10 g fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tsp Greek seasoning
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for pan
- 240 g cooked basmati rice
- 100 g Persian cucumber, sliced
- 100 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 50 g Kalamata olives, pitted
- 50 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 80 g tzatziki sauce
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Pita bread or pita chips, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, red onion, garlic, dill, mint, Greek seasoning, sea salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a hand mixer until well incorporated.
- Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture per meatball and roll into uniform balls. Place formed meatballs on a tray.
- Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange meatballs in a single layer and cook, rotating occasionally, until browned on all sides and fully cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Remove to a plate and cover with foil.
- Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Arrange cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives alongside. Add chicken meatballs and garnish with crumbled feta cheese and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and pita if desired.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste if desired.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
- Can substitute chicken with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg