Description
A vibrant Mediterranean dish featuring moist chicken meatballs served over zesty lemon orzo, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Fresh oregano
- Garlic
- Onion
- Lemon zest
- Orzo pasta
- Chicken broth
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh oregano, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sear the meatballs until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- In another pot, bring chicken broth to a boil; add orzo and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Drain excess liquid from the orzo and stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in the cooked meatballs and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option. - Enhance flavor by adding crumbled feta cheese or spinach. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently to maintain juiciness.