Jump to Recipe

Greek Chicken Meatballs are an easy, healthy, and delicious dinner recipe! Made with ground chicken, feta cheese, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and spices … these juicy meatballs are flavorful, citrusy, and light. Serve with greek salad and tzatziki for the perfect weeknight meal!

chicken meatballs in a bowl with greek salad, tzatziki, and feta cheese

Healthy, Lemony, Juicy, & Delicious Meatballs

I feel like we all think of ground chicken as the boring, bland, and dry version of ground beef. Or at least I do!

You know, the choice of protein you go for when you are looking to be healthy. And it is oftentimes pretty much everything you’d expect – boring, bland, and dry.

But that my friends is not the case when you turn ground chicken into Ground Chicken Greek Meatballs.

These meatballs are a true flavor explosion! They are loaded with feta cheese, fresh herbs, spices, and lemon flavor. Plus they are pan fried to crispy, golden brown perfection on the outside and juicy, tender perfection on the inside.

They are a win-win situation! A healthy, yet mouthwateringly delicious dinner recipe. And an easy one at that! You’ll have a flavorful dinner on the table in about 40 minutes.

If you are looking for more meatball recipes – check out my buffalo chicken meatballs, firecracker beef meatballs or mozzarella stuffed beef meatballs.

greek chicken meatball bowl

Ingredients

These flavorful meatballs are made with all healthy and simple ingredients! I’m talking lean chicken, salty feta cheese, fresh herbs, and delicious spices.

Meatball Ingredients

  • Ground Chicken: Lean ground chicken is the base of these meatballs! You’ll need 1 lb.
  • Feta Cheese: Crumbled feta cheese adds the perfect salty flavor and greek flare to this recipe. Add 1/3 cup.
  • Onion & Garlic: Onion and garlic provide such great flavor to these juicy chicken meatballs. Especially when minced finely and spread throughout perfectly! 1/2 a red onion and 3 fresh garlic cloves is great.
  • Olive Oil: You’ll need olive oil here to pan fry the meatballs. Just a little oil, 1 tbsp, should do the trick!
  • Fresh Herbs: Both fresh mint and fresh parsley are used here. 1/2 tbsp of each is needed!
  • Spices & Seasonings: These meatballs are bursting with flavor, thanks in large part to the spices and seasonings! Add 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp black pepper for the best results.
  • Lemon: The zest of one lemon is the final touch that brings this recipe over the edge. It adds an unbeatable tang, lightness, and brightness. So dang good!

Substitutions & Additions

There are a few substitutions or additions you could make to this healthy dinner for it to meet your personal preferences, tastes, or needs!

Meat: These are of course chicken meatballs, but if you are not a fan of chicken swap in ground turkey or ground beef.

Fresh Herbs: Fresh dill, basil, and oregano would all be great additions to or replacements of the herbs already used in this recipe!

Spices: I love the spice blend here, but feel free to throw in some extras! Perhaps coriander, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, or dried dill.

greek chicken meatball ingredients

Kitchen Tools

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

How To Make This Recipe

These delicious greek chicken meatballs are incredibly easy to make! All you do is chop the fresh ingredients, combine, and pan fry to crispy, juicy meatball perfection.

It should take about 40 minutes from start to finish!

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1: Add the ground chicken, feta cheese, red onion, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh mint, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and the lemon zest to a large bowl.

ground chicken, lemon zest, spices, herbs, and feta cheese in a mixing bowl

Step 2: Combine the meatball mixture thoroughly.

ground chicken meatball mixture

Step 3: Next roll about 1 tbsp sized scoops of the meat mixture into balls.  I like to place the rolled meatballs on a parchment paper lined plate or tray while I roll the rest.

ground chicken meatballs before cooking

Step 4: Add the olive oil to a large skillet or pan on the stove over medium-high heat.  Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs to the pan.

Step 5: Sear the meatballs for 2-3 minutes.  Flip and sear on the other side for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 6: Next reduce to heat and cover the pan for another 5 minutes to cook the greek meatballs fully through.

greek chicken meatballs in a pan

Step 7: Serve the meatballs with greek salad, homemade tzatziki sauce, and extra feta cheese.  Enjoy!

close up shot of meatballs with greek salad and tzatziki sauce

Expert Tips

Chop and prepare the fresh herbs, onion, and garlic ahead of time. This will save you tons of time on a busy weeknight!

Use an actual measuring tablespoon to get even sized meatballs.

Use a nonstick pan. I always find this key for making the best pan fried meatballs! Otherwise sometimes the meatballs stick to the pan and fall apart when you try to flip them.

Let the pan and oil heat up thoroughly before adding the meatballs. This will achieve that nice and beautiful sear!

Serve this recipe with creamy tzatziki sauce!

greek chicken meatballs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bake these meatballs instead of fry them?

Yes! You can bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

How will I know the meatballs are done?

These meatballs should be done and completely cooked through if you follow the given instructions!

However, if you are unsure you could check the meatballs with a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.

Or the easiest way to know they are done is just to cut one open and look. If all the pink is gone you are good to go!

How to best serve these chicken meatballs?

There are so many great ways to serve this recipe! You could enjoy these meatballs in a salad, wrap, or pita. Or alongside roasted potatoes or rice too.

My personal favorite though is a greek chicken meatball bowl with fresh veggies, tzatziki, feta cheese, and lemon juice. It is easy, fresh, light, healthy, and delicious. You could also add these easy meatballs to a Mediterranean Rice Bowl.

How to best store this recipe?

You can store this recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The meatballs should keep for about 5 days – 1 week!

greek salad bowl

Love this recipe? Check out some similar ones below…

Mediterranean Inspired Recipes

Healthy Dinner Recipes

Connect With Me!

If you make this greek chicken meatball recipe or any of my other recipes, I would absolutely love to know! Tag me @wellnessbykay on Instagram so I can see and share your recreations.

greek ground chicken meatball cut open in a bowl

Love this recipe? Leave a comment and a rating! I love to see and it helps me continue to develop delicious recipes for this blog.

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Greek Chicken Meatballs

  • Author: Kayla Berman
  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 Minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 15 Meatballs 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek
Print Recipe

Description

Greek Chicken Meatballs are an easy, healthy, and delicious dinner recipe! Made with ground chicken, feta cheese, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and spices … these juicy meatballs are flavorful, citrusy, and light. Serve with greek salad and tzatziki for the perfect weeknight meal!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese
  • 1/2 red onion, very finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Add the ground chicken, feta cheese, red onion, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh mint, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and the zest of a lemon to large bowl.
  2. Combine thoroughly.
  3. Next roll about 1 tbsp sized scoops of the meat mixture into balls.  I like to place the rolled meatballs on a parchment paper lined plate or tray while I roll the rest.
  4. Add the olive oil to a large skillet or pan on the stover over medium-high heat.  Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs to the pan.
  5. Sear the meatballs for 2-3 minutes.  Flip and sear on the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Next reduce to heat and cover the pan for another 5 minutes to cook the greek meatballs fully through.
  7. Serve the meatballs with greek salad, homemade tzatziki sauce, and extra feta cheese.  Enjoy!

Keywords: greek chicken meatballs, ground chicken greek meatballs, chicken meatballs greek, chicken greek meatballs