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Chicken feta meatballs served over rice.
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Chicken and Feta Meatballs

Juicy, flavorful, and packed with feta cheese, these chicken feta meatballs are an easy dinner the whole family will love. They come together in one bowl, bake in under 15 minutes, and are perfect served with your favorite sides.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 40 meatballs
Author: Lily Payen

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 4 oz crumbled feta cheese about 3/4 cup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup baby spinach, loosely packed
  • ½ cup plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Finely chop the spinach using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors. This helps it distribute evenly throughout the meatballs.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, crumbled feta, egg, olive oil, grated onion, garlic, chopped spinach, panko breadcrumbs, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, which can make the meatballs tough.
  • Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into meatballs. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the meatball mixture. Overworking the chicken can make the meatballs dense instead of tender.
  • Make sure to chop the spinach up finely so that it incorporates well into the meatballs.
  • Use finely grated onion so it incorporates evenly throughout the mixture and helps keep the meatballs moist.
  • If the mixture feels sticky, lightly wet your hands before rolling the meatballs to make shaping easier.
  • Make sure the meatballs are similar in size so they cook evenly. I love using this tablespoon-sized cookie scoop.

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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