Greek Chicken Meatballs

These Greek Chicken Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and packed with classic Mediterranean ingredients like garlic, lemon, oregano, and feta. They’re easy to make, incredibly versatile, and perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or entertaining.

Serve them with warm pita, hummus, creamy tzatziki, a fresh Greek salad, or try my Greek Chicken Meatball bowls for a healthy, satisfying meal everyone will love.

Why You’ll Love These Greek Chicken Meatballs

• Light but flavorful – ground chicken keeps them tender and lean
• Easy to make – simple ingredients, minimal prep
• Meal-prep friendly – great for lunches all week
• Versatile – serve as an appetizer, main dish, or in wraps

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Ground chicken
• Garlic, minced
• Onion, finely diced
• Fresh parsley
• Dried oregano
• Ground coriander
• Ground cumin
• Ground cinnamon
• Lemon zest
• Lemon juice
• Feta cheese, crumbled
• Egg
• Panko crumbs
• Salt and black pepper

Tips for the Best Chicken Meatballs

• Finely diced or grated onion to avoid large chunks
• Chill the mixture for 10–15 minutes if it feels sticky
• Don’t skip the lemon zest—it brightens the flavor of the entire dish

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Greek Chicken Meatballs

These Greek Chicken Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and packed with classic Mediterranean ingredients like garlic, lemon, oregano, and feta. They’re easy to make, incredibly versatile, and perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or entertaining.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup onion finely diced
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp zest of lemon
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup panko crumbs
• 1/4 cup feta cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, mix together spices (oregano, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, egg and panko crumbs, parsley, onion, garlic. Mix until combined. Add in lemon zest, and juice and sprinkle spices mixture on top. Mix until combined.

4. Fold in feta cheese.

5. Roll or scoop a tablespoon amount and place onto baking sheet.

6. Bake at 450F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Serving Ideas

These Greek chicken meatballs pair beautifully with:

• Tzatziki sauce
• Pita bread or naan
• Greek salad or cucumber tomato salad
• Lemon dill rice or orzo pasta
• Roasted vegetables

They also make an excellent Greek Mediterranean bowl .

Make Ahead & Storage

• Refrigerator: Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container for up to 4 days
• Freezer: Freeze cooked or uncooked meatballs for up to 3 months
• Reheat: Warm gently in a skillet or microwave until heated through

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Greek chicken meatballs gluten-free?

Yes. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour.

Can I use ground turkey instead of chicken?

Yes, ground turkey works well with the same seasoning.

Are Greek chicken meatballs healthy?

Yes. They’re high in protein, lower in fat, and fit well into a Mediterranean diet.

Can I make them ahead of time?

Absolutely. They store and reheat very well.

I hope you enjoy these meatballs as much as I do!

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