Can I use ground turkey instead of ground chicken?

Yes, that works just fine as a substitute. I also see a lot of recipes use ground lamb for Greek meatballs, so you could try that as well.

How do I make these gluten-free?

Simply use gluten-free bread crumbs in place of the Panko. It's easy to make your own!

Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh?

Sigh...yes, if you must. Fresh is going to be best. But if you must use dried, use a third of what I call for as fresh (i.e. If I say 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, then use 1 teaspoon dried herbs). I did not test the recipe this way, so you're on your own with this one, k? :)

How long can I store leftovers in the refrigerator?

The USDA says it's safe to keep these stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for 3 to 4 days.

Can I freeze these meatballs?

Oh yeah! It's best to freeze Greek Chicken Meatballs after rolling them out and before baking. See the recipe card below for all the details. This is what we specialize in!

Greek Chicken Meatballs (Bake or Air Fry)

Name: Greek Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 large egg, beaten; 2 garlic cloves, finely grated (about 1 teaspoon); 2 tablespoons minced chives; 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or parsley; 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill (sub: 1 teaspoon dried dill); Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound lean ground chicken; 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs (sub: gluten-free bread crumbs); 1/2 cup finely crumbled feta cheese (break up with a fork); 1 batch Tzatziki Sauce, optional for dipping

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Greek Chicken Meatballs

These flavorful, high protein Greek Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh Mediterranean ingredients like feta, herbs, and lemon. Great for meal prep!

Yield: 18-20 (1 1/2 inch) meatballs (4-5 servings) 1x

Prep: 20 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 35 minutes

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Ingredients

1 large egg, beaten
2 garlic cloves, finely grated (about 1 teaspoon)
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill (sub: 1 teaspoon dried dill)
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound lean ground chicken
3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs (sub: gluten-free bread crumbs)
1/2 cup finely crumbled feta cheese (break up with a fork)
1 batch Tzatziki Sauce, optional for dipping

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Instructions

Prep: Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper (for easy clean up). If baking, preheat the oven to 400°F.
Make Chicken Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, add the egg, garlic, chives, mint, dill, lemon zest and juice, oregano, salt, and pepper and whisk until well combined. Add the chicken, bread crumbs, and feta cheese. Use a fork or your clean hands to combine everything until all the ingredients are well incorporated (but don’t overwork the mixture).
Form Meatballs: Scoop one heaping tablespoon of the mixture at a time and shape into about 1 1/2-inch diameter meatballs. Place meatballs in rows on the prepared baking sheet, making sure to leave a little room between each one.
Cook: Choose your cooking method below. The meatballs are done when there is no more pink in the middle when cut open or the internal temperature is 160-165°F. The internal temp will rise about 5 degrees more after you remove them.
- Oven: Bake for about 15 minutes. (Tip: If you want the meatballs to have a crispier exterior, remove the meatballs after 11 minutes of baking. Turn on the broiler and place the pan on the top oven rack. Broil for 2-4 minutes, until golden on top and cooked through.)
- Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Add meatballs, leaving room between them (you may have to do two batches), and air fry for 10-13 minutes, shaking halfway through, until done.
Serve: Serve warm with our optional Tzatziki Sauce for dipping. You can also serve these in Pita bread with our Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad.

Notes/Tips

Freezer Meal Prep Instructions:
- Freeze For Later: Follow Steps 2 & 3. Place pan in freezer until meatballs are frozen. Add the meatballs to labeled gallon-sized freezer bag. Seal, squeezing out excess air, and freeze.
- Prepare From Frozen:
  - Oven (Thawed): Thaw and cook meatballs according to recipe.
  - Air Fryer (Frozen): Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Add frozen meatballs, leaving room between them (you may have to do two batches), and air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until done.
If you’re air frying these, you’ll likely need to do two batches.

Cuisine: Greek Method: Bake

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