Greek Chicken Meatball Bowl with Lemon Dill Rice and Tzatziki

If you’re craving a fresh, flavor-packed meal that feels both wholesome and satisfying, this Greek Chicken Meatball Bowl is it. Juicy chicken meatballs loaded with feta, onion, and warm Mediterranean spices are served over fragrant lemon dill rice, paired with a crisp Greek cucumber tomato salad, and finished with a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce.

This Greek-inspired bowl is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or anytime you want big flavor without heavy ingredients. Every bite is bright, herby, and perfectly balanced.

Why You’ll Love This Greek Chicken Meatball Bowl

• Packed with Mediterranean flavors
• Made with lean ground chicken
• Perfect for meal prep and leftovers
• Fresh, light, yet filling

This bowl brings together classic Greek ingredients in a modern, nourishing way—comfort food that still feels fresh.

Another thing I love most about these Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls is how easy they are to customize. Traditional Greek cucumber tomato salad often includes tomatoes, olives, red onion, and sometimes even feta — but not everyone loves every ingredient (and that’s totally okay!). For example, I’m not a big fan of raw tomatoes, so I usually leave them out of my portion. My husband, on the other hand, isn’t a fan of olives. Instead of making two completely separate salads, I simply divide the chopped cucumber and onion base mixture in half and mix in the extras separately — adding tomatoes to his and olives in mine.

The beauty of a bowl-style meal like this is that you can truly make it your own. Add what you love, leave out what you don’t, and adjust the toppings to fit your family’s tastes. Whether you’re all-in on the classic flavors or prefer a simplified version, these Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls are flexible enough to please everyone at the table.

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Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls

These Greek chicken meatball bowls are the ultimate healthy dinner idea—packed with protein, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight meal!

Course Main Course

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Meatballs

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 egg
• 4 tbsp grated red onion
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/3 cup panko crumbs
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 oz feta cheese crumbles
• 1/4 cup parsley chopped

Lemon Dill Rice

• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp fresh dill

Greek Salad

• 1 cup mini cucumbers diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes half or quartered
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives half or quartered
• 2 oz feta cheese crumbles
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp parsley chopped
• pinch of salt and pepper to taste

Tzatziki Sauce

• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
• zest and juice of lemon
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

Chicken Meatballs

1. preheat oven to 450F. line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, add all ingredients for chicken meatballs to bowl except panko crumbs and feta. Mix thoroughly. Slowly add in panko crumbs and feta until combined.

3. Form 1in balls and place on baking sheet. Bake 10-12 mins or until golden brown.

Lemon Dill Rice

1. Cook rice in rice cooker or according to package.

   Rice cooker add all ingredients at the beginning.

   boiling on stove according to package, add lemon and dill before it comes to a boil.

Greek Salad

1. mix together all ingredients and taste. set aside

Tzatziki Sauce

1. Mix all tzatziki ingredients and stir to combine. Set aside.

Assembly

1. Add a 1/2 cup rice, 4-6 meatballs and scoops of greek salad and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.

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Tips for the Best Greek Chicken Meatballs

• Don’t overmix the meatball mixture—this keeps them tender
• Finely dice the onion so it blends seamlessly
• Chill tzatziki for at least 15 minutes to deepen the flavor
• Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice if desired

Meal Prep & Storage

These Greek chicken meatball bowls are perfect for meal prep:

• Store components separately in airtight containers
• Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days
• Reheat meatballs and rice gently, add salad and tzatziki fresh

Greek Chicken Meatball Bowl FAQs

Is this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, as long as no breadcrumbs are added and all ingredients are gluten-free.

Can I make this dairy-free?
You can omit the feta and use a dairy-free yogurt for the tzatziki.

Final Thoughts

This Greek Chicken Meatball Bowl with Lemon Dill Rice and Tzatziki is a fresh, vibrant meal that brings classic Mediterranean flavors to your table in the best way. Juicy meatballs, zesty rice, crunchy salad, and creamy sauce come together for a bowl you’ll want on repeat.

If you’re looking for an easy Greek-inspired dinner that’s healthy, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep—this one’s a keeper.

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