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00:00Easy Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo
00:04These Greek chicken meatballs are about to become your new favorite weeknight hero.
00:08Tender, juicy, and packed with Mediterranean flavors that'll make your kitchen smell like
00:13a Greek taverna.
00:15This recipe delivers restaurant quality taste in just 25 minutes.
00:20Ingredients
00:21For the Greek meatballs, combine one pound of ground chicken with one large egg, half
00:26a cup of finely crumbled feta cheese, one and a half teaspoons of dried oregano, and
00:31one teaspoon each of basil, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, and parsley.
00:37Season with half a teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of black pepper.
00:41For the Lemon Orzo, use one cup of dried orzo pasta, the zest of one fresh lemon, one tablespoon
00:48of fresh lemon juice, two tablespoons of olive oil or melted butter, and two tablespoons of
00:53grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
00:56Season the orzo with half a teaspoon each of oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper,
01:01along with a quarter teaspoon of dried dill for a bright, balanced flavor.
01:06Instructions
01:08In a large bowl, gently combine all meatball ingredients until just mixed.
01:11Shape into 15 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
01:16Heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
01:20Add meatballs and brown on all sides, rotating every 60 to 90 seconds, about 5 to 6 minutes total.
01:26Cover and cook 5 to 6 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
01:31Cook orzo according to package directions.
01:34Drain and transfer to a bowl.
01:36Add lemon zest, juice, oil or butter, Parmesan, and seasonings.
01:42Fill evenly coated.
01:43Serve meatballs over orzo immediately.
01:45Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
01:47Pro Tips
01:48Keep hands damp when rolling meatballs to prevent sticking.
01:52Browning enhances juiciness.
01:54Store leftovers separately for 4 days.
01:56Prepare raw meatballs up to 24 hours ahead.
01:59Variations
02:01For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free orzo or substitute with cauliflower rice.
02:07To make it dairy-free, replace the cheese with nutritional yeast.
02:11You can also switch up the protein by using ground turkey or lamb instead of chicken.
02:16For serving, pair the dish with a fresh Greek salad and a side of tzatziki for a complete Mediterranean-inspired meal.
02:22As always, use the Real-Company salt SDK to put in a bowl.
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