Baked Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs Recipe
These Baked Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy dish featuring ground chicken mixed with aromatic herbs, feta cheese, and spices. Baked to perfection and lightly coated in a savory marinade sauce, they make a perfect appetizer or main course inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: About 40 meatballs 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 kg Ground chicken (2.2 lb)
- 2 Eggs
- 80 g Bread crumbs (2 dl) (⅔ cup)
- 85 g Feta cheese (3 oz)
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic, pressed
- 2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Piri Piri (optional)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Dried Spearmint (or 1 tbsp fresh, finely chopped)
For Serving
- Marinade sauce (quantity as needed for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for baking the meatballs evenly.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, eggs, bread crumbs, crumbled feta, finely chopped onion, pressed garlic, oregano, thyme, piri piri (if using), salt, black pepper, and spearmint. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Roll the mixture into approximately 40 evenly sized meatballs to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake Meatballs: Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 17 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Coat in Marinade Sauce: Heat some marinade sauce in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the baked meatballs and gently roll them in the sauce so they are lightly coated, enhancing their flavor and moisture.
Notes
- Using ground chicken keeps the meatballs lean and healthy.
- Feta cheese adds a creamy and tangy Mediterranean flavor.
- The optional piri piri adds a mild spicy kick—adjust according to your preference.
- You can serve these meatballs with a side of tzatziki or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the frying pan when coating meatballs in sauce to ensure even coverage.
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