Greek Chicken Meatballs

To try

Servings: 4 · $5/serving · Active: 10 min · Total: 25 min ·

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Notes

Added as a to-try option from the validated A Couple Cooks source list because it is a fast chicken meatball bowl format with simple vegetables and sauce.
Imported from structured recipe metadata on 2026-07-23T09:01:37-04:00.
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Quantity	Unit	Item	Section	Pantry?
1	tablespoon	olive oil	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	yes
3	tablespoons	olive oil, divided	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	yes
1		egg	Dairy & Eggs	no
1	pound	ground chicken	Meat & Seafood	no
3/4	cup	panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free panko)	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
1/4	cup	packed finely chopped mint, tightly packed (or Italian parsley; see Notes)	Mexican/Italian ingredients	no
2	teaspoon	dried oregano	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
1	teaspoon	garlic powder	Produce	no
1	teaspoon	onion powder	Produce	no
1	teaspoon	smoked paprika	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
1	teaspoon	kosher salt	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
		Fresh ground black pepper	Baking/flour/cake mixes/sweeteners/spices/oils/canned fruit/baking nuts	yes
		White rice or brown rice (or substitute farro)	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
		Sliced cucumber and tomatoes	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no
1		recipe Tzatziki Sauce	Canned vegetables/pickles/olives/beans/condiments/dressings/salad toppings/rice/bread crumbs	no

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a cold large ovenproof skillet and swirl it with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg, then stir in the ground chicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil, panko, chopped mint, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt and a few grinds black pepper. Add the chicken and gently mix with your hands until it is well incorporated. Gently form 20 to 22 balls, about 1½ inches wide (1½ tablespoons; using a size 40 cookie scoop is helpful).
Place each meatball into the skillet. Once they are all rolled, add medium high heat and cook about 3 minutes, until browned on the bottom. Place in the oven and bake 8 to 10 minutes until the internal temperature is 165°F.
To serve, place on a plate with rice, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes, and tzatziki. (Pickled red onions also add a nice touch; it’s also nice to add fiber with some chickpeas dressed in olive oil and sprinkled with salt.)