Lemon Orzo: Savory Greek Chicken Meatballs with Fresh Flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, feta, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in size.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Once meatballs are cooked, add lemon juice and stir. Serve meatballs over orzo.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding spinach or tomatoes to the orzo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Orzo, Greek Chicken Meatballs