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Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs

Savory, juicy chicken meatballs infused with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for family gatherings and quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Olive oil for frying
  • Marinara sauce for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and the beaten egg. Use your hands to gently mix until everything is evenly combined, but don’t overwork the mixture.
  2. With your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a plate or tray as you go.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the meatballs in the skillet. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and serve them with warm marinara sauce drizzled on top. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Notes

For Halal options, substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or a beef-lamb mixture. Consider adding red pepper flakes for heat or swapping Parmesan with feta cheese for creaminess.