Greek Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (for tzatziki sauce)
• 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained (for tzatziki sauce)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki sauce)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for tzatziki sauce)
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (for tzatziki sauce)
• Salt to taste (for tzatziki sauce)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley and dill, breadcrumbs, egg, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing as it can lead to tough meatballs.
3. Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and salt in a bowl. Adjust the salt to taste.
6. Once the meatballs are done, let them cool for a few minutes before serving with the tzatziki sauce on the side.

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