Description
A delightful and healthy recipe for Herby Greek Chicken Meatballs made with fresh herbs, feta cheese, and juicy chicken mince, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken mince
- 100g feta, crumbled
- 1 large zucchini, grated
- 1 large lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ยฝ cup breadcrumbs
- ยฝ tsp salt
- 20g fresh mixed herbs (dill, mint, parsley), chopped
- A large pinch of black pepper
- Olive oil for brushing or spritzing
- 1 cup giant couscous
- 1.5 cups water
- A big pinch of salt
- 5g (1 tbsp) chopped dill
- 1 tsp olive oil
- A small handful of dill, chopped
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the chicken mince, crumbled feta, grated zucchini, lemon zest, egg, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, chopped herbs, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Roll the mixture into 12 golf ball-sized meatballs and brush or spritz them lightly with olive oil.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 205ยฐC (400ยฐF) and cook the meatballs for about 11 minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
- Alternatively, preheat the oven to 220ยฐC (425ยฐF), place the meatballs on a baking tray, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Drizzle some olive oil in a pan over high heat, add giant couscous, and lightly fry for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Pour in water, add a pinch of salt, and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- Drain excess water, stir in 1 tsp of olive oil and chopped dill, and season with salt and pepper and lemon juice.
- Mix the sliced cucumber and red onion with remaining lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the couscous among plates, top with meatballs and cucumber salad, and drizzle with olive oil to serve.
Notes
Substitute spinach for zucchini or any cheese of your choice. Meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg