Greek Chicken Meatballs –
Simple, yet delicious flavors make this dish something you will come back to again and again! Real ingredients and real flavor! Love that it is Dairy-Free, Paleo, Whole30 and Gluten-Free!
This post is sponsored by Primal Kitchen, but the opinions are my own.
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I have always been such a fan of Greek flavors and Greek-inspired meals so I have had this recipe on my list for a while! I love how light this meal is, yet still so full and satisfying! And the flavor is AMAZING! The secret – after the meatballs are cooked you toss them in some Primal Kitchen Greek Vinaigrette and then drizzle some homemade Tzatziki Sauce on top! All Paleo, Whole30, Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free!
What You Will Need for the Greek Meatballs
- Ground Chicken
- Egg
- Almond Flour
- Spices: kosher salt, dried oregano, dried basil, onion powder, garlic powder and ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, packed and chopped
- 1/3 cup Primal Kitchen Greek Vinaigrette
(Note: measurements + ingredient list for the Salad and Tzatziki Sauce are below in the recipe card)
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This is such a great recipe because:
- Weeknight-Friendly – only 35 minutes and then dinner is ready!
- Healthy – made with simple, real ingredients!
- Makes Great Leftovers – seriously, make a double batch because you are going to want these for lunch the next day!
Are the Meatballs Meal Prep Friendly
Yes! Make the meatballs ahead of time and then store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 4 days!
OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Salsa Verde Chicken (Instant Pot + Slow Cooker)
- Healthy Meatloaf (Paleo + Dairy-Free)
- Simple Seared Ahi Tuna
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Greek Chicken Meatballs
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Greek
Description
Greek Chicken Meatballs – a simple and delicious dinner that is packed with flavor! The creamy Tzatziki Sauce (which is Paleo/Whole30) just brings this whole dish to the next level!
Ingredients
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Primal Kitchen Mayo*
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint
Salad
- 15 cherry tomates, halved
- 2 cups diced English cucumber
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons Primal Kitchen Greek Vinaigrette
Greek Chicken Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, packed and chopped
- 1/3 cup Primal Kitchen Greek Vinaigrette (note: reserve for after meatballs are cooked)
Instructions
Tzatziki Sauce
- Combine: Combine ingredients in small food processor.
- Pulse: Pulse to combine until smooth.
- Taste: Taste and adjust seasoning, as desired.
- Refrigerate: Place in the refrigerator.
Salad
- Combine: Combine ingredients in medium mixing bowl.
- Mix: Add salt and Primal Kitchen Greek Vinaigrette.
- Set Aside: Stir to combine and set aside.
Greek Chicken Meatballs
- Mix: Combine ground chicken, egg, almond flour, salt, oregano, basil, dill, onion powder, garlic, pepper and mint in a medium mixing bowl. Stir to fully combine.
- Scoop: Use a cookie dough scoop to scoop out approx. 1 1/2 tablespoons of meatball mixture, forming a ball, and place on a large plate. Continue until all of the meatball mixture is used. (See Notes)
- Skillet: Take large/medium cast iron skillet and bring to medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil and use a spatula to spread evenly to coat the pan. Add chicken meatballs and sear on all sides, about 3 minutes.
- Continue Cooking: Turn down heat and continue cooking, about 10-15 minutes or until fully cooked (165 internal temperature – I recommend using a meat thermometer).
- Bowl: Place cooked chicken meatballs into a medium/large bowl and pour the Primal Kitchen Greek Vinaigrette on top. Toss to coat.
Serving:
- Place salad and meatballs and plate.
- Drizzle meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- How Many Meatballs Does it Make: this recipe makes approximately 24 meatballs
- Ground Chicken: Ground chicken can be very sticky so it helps to have a little bowl of oil next to you when you are making the chicken meatballs. Get a little oil on your fingers and then rub on the inside of the cookie dough scoop before scooping up the meatball mixture. The place directly onto the plate and just reform as necessary.
- Meal Prep: these meatballs would be perfect for meal prep!
- Vegan Mayo: I am recommending the Primal Kitchen vegan mayo simply because I love the flavor of it (not necessarily because it is vegan), which is nice and clean and light. Feel free to use the mayo of your choosing, but if you are Paleo/Whole30 just check your labels first!
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Heather says
This recipe was so delicious! My kids loved the chicken meatballs! The dressing was so good as well. I only wished I made a double batch. Definitely putting this in the dinner rotation!
★★★★★
Erin says
I am so happy to hear that, Heather! One of my favorites as well 🙂 Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your feedback – it means so much!
Megan says
Hi there! This looks amazing, but wondering if there is anything I could use in place of almond flour? I am planning to make for someone who is allergic to nuts. Would regular flour work (obviously would no longer be GF, but that would be okay for this particular situation)?
Erin says
Hi Megan! If you don’t need the recipe to be Paleo/Whole30/GF/etc. then I would recommend in breadcrumbs in place of the almond flour!
wendy says
I have a tree nut allergy and i made them with panko bread crumbs and they taste great. my family loves them and i make them pretty much weekly now. Making them tonight in fact . 😀
Ashley says
I made these today and missed that the dressing needs added after they are cooked. I would suggest adding a note that says reserved for later in the ingredient list.
Today they became extra moist meatloaf 😂
Erin says
Ahh! Oh no! I can definitely add a note about that 🙂
wendy says
could the meatballs be baked?
Erin says
I think you definitely could bake them instead – I would do about 375 or 400 degrees for about 25 minutes (or until internal temp is 165). Enjoy!
wendy says
Thank you for the fast reply! Making them tonight!
Erin says
Of course! And yay!! Excited for you to try them 🙂
wendy says
So good! My whole family loved them!
★★★★★
Erin says
So happy to hear that! And thank for letting me know! 🙂
Bridget says
Flavor city! I made these for meal prep this week and have really been enjoying them. So tender and the flavors really are so good. I didn’t make the Sauce but next time I’m going to!! Thanks!
★★★★★
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Bridget! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback – it means a lot! 🙂
Jean says
Just made this dinner tonight. The entire family loved them. So easy and so flavourful.
Thanks
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Jean! Thank you for leaving feedback – I really appreciate it! 🙂