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Lemon Orzo: Savory Greek Chicken Meatballs with Fresh Flavor

Lemon Orzo : Greek Chicken Meatballs With Lemon Orzo

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, feta, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in size.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  5. 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.

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Keywords: Lemon Orzo, Greek Chicken Meatballs