Greek Chicken Meatballs With Lemon And Fresh Herbs
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a little heat
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Meatball Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Add chopped dill, mint, red onion, garlic, and lemon zest. Mix gently until everything is well combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
Step 2: Shape The Meatballs
- Using a cookie dough scoop or your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place them on a plate or tray.
Step 3: Cook The Meatballs
- In a large skillet, pour some olive oil and heat it over medium.. Once the oil shimmers, add the meatballs in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary).
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Use meat thermometer to ensure that inside meat temperature reaches at least…165?
Step 4: Serve And Enjoy
- Remove the meatballs from the skillet and let them rest for 2 minutes. Serve warm.