Description
These Feta Chicken Meatballs are juicy, tender, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavor. Made with ground chicken, creamy feta cheese, and fresh herbs, this easy baked chicken meatballs recipe is perfect for healthy dinners, meal prep, or appetizers. Light yet satisfying, they’re a delicious alternative to traditional meatballs.
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, finely chopped or grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Dried oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, feta, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined (avoid overmixing).
- Form into evenly sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly brush or drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until fully cooked and lightly golden.
- Serve warm with your favorite sauces or sides.
Notes
Do not overmix to keep the meatballs tender.Feta helps keep the meatballs moist and flavorful.Add lemon zest for brightness or red pepper flakes for heat.You can air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes.Great served with tzatziki, hummus, or garlic yogurt sauce.
