Juicy, herby chicken meatballs paired with creamy, protein-packed tzatziki. Perfect for meal prep, bowls, wraps, or low-carb plates.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 5–6 | ~18–20 meatballs)
🔹 Greek Chicken Meatballs
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1½ lbs (680g) lean ground chicken (93% lean)
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½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low-carb)
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¼ cup finely diced red onion
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 large egg
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
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Zest of ½ lemon
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
🔹 High-Protein Tzatziki Sauce
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1½ cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
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½ cup finely grated cucumber (squeeze out excess water)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh dill
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Salt to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make Meatballs
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a bowl, combine all meatball ingredients.
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Mix gently (don’t overwork).
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Roll into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place on lined baking sheet.
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Bake 18–22 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
Air fryer option: 375°F for 12–14 minutes.
2️⃣ Make Tzatziki
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Squeeze water from grated cucumber using paper towel.
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Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth.
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Chill at least 20 minutes for best flavor.
🔥 Nutrition (Per Serving – 4 meatballs + sauce)
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Calories: ~300
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Protein: 40–45g
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Carbs: 8–10g
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Fat: 10–12g
💪 Make It Even Higher Protein
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Replace breadcrumbs with 2 tbsp oat flour + 2 tbsp protein powder.
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Add ¼ cup blended cottage cheese to meatball mix.
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Serve in a high-protein flatbread wrap.
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Make a Greek bowl with quinoa + extra chicken.
🥗 Serving Ideas
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Over cauliflower rice (low carb)
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In pita pockets
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On top of Greek salad
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With roasted potatoes and veggies
