Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Greek Chicken Meatballs in Lemon Cream Sauce, a dish that brings Mediterranean charm to your dinner table. These tender chicken meatballs are infused with aromatic herbs and spices, then smothered in a creamy lemon sauce that adds a zesty twist. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this meal is both comforting and sophisticated. In just under an hour, you can create a dish that will impress everyone at the table without compromising on health or flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- ΒΎ cup panko breadcrumbs
- β cup grated yellow onions
- Β½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 Β½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 ΒΌ pounds lean ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Β½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons salted cold butter, cubed (divided use)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 Β½ cups low sodium chicken stock
- Β½ cup green olives (or substitute ΒΌ cup capers)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- β cup lemon juice
- 2 egg yolks
- β teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon zest, parsley, panko breadcrumbs, grated onions, crumbled feta, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Gently mix in ground chicken until just combined. Form into 24β28 meatballs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook meatballs for 5β7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sautΓ© remaining garlic in butter; whisk in flour and gradually add chicken stock while stirring until thickened.
- Temper egg yolks with lemon juice; slowly mix into the sauce until thickened further. Stir in olives and return meatballs to coat in sauce.
- Serve over buttered orzo, quinoa, or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with sauce (161g)
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 502mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Mix gently to keep meatballs tender. Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.