Greek Chicken Meatballs with Whipped Feta Cheese

Greek food is one of our favorite cuisines to make during the week because it’s always healthy and flavorful. It’s why our Instant Pot Greek Chicken and Rice and One Pan Greek Chicken are so popular! And I’m sure this greek chicken meatball recipe will be no different!

Why You’ll Love These Greek Meatballs

• The most flavorful meatballs, but still healthy. They’re not lacking in flavor because of the fresh herbs and spices.
• It’s easy to meal prep! Store leftovers in an airtight container with veggies or rice for a quick lunch.
• They’re easy to make dairy-free and gluten-free.
• Great recipe for weeknights: It takes less than 30 minutes to make!

And if you love all these reasons, then try these Greek turkey burgers next.

Grab these Ingredients 

Here are the simple ingredients for this greek meatball recipe. They’re affordable and easy to find in the grocery store. Jump down to the recipe card for exact measurements.

Greek Meatballs

• Lean ground chicken: you can also use ground turkey if you have that on hand.
• Breadcrumbs: We tested this recipe with both panko breadcrumbs and traditional breadcrumbs. Both were delicious, but we loved the traditional breadcrumbs best. We’ve also tested this with blanched almond flour if you need a grain-free option.  
• Shallot: this variety of onions is small and mild. I love using this in recipes like meatballs or dressings because they don’t need to be cooked first to mellow out the bite. Learn how to mince shallots.
• Herbs/spices: garlic, oregano, parsley, basil, thyme, and dill make the best Greek seasoning. Use fresh herbs if possible, but dried herbs work too (measurements will vary).
• Lemon juice: I always had some sort of acid to my dishes to bring balance, and lemon juice is the perfect ingredient for Greek recipes.
• Fresh mint, parsley, or feta cheese, for topping.

Whipped Feta or Homemade Tzatziki Sauce 

• Tzatziki (cucumber yogurt sauce): I like to use a mixture of paleo mayo and coconut cream to keep this dairy-free, but traditional Greek yogurt is a great option. You’ll also need english cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon, olive oil, and salt.
• Whipped Feta: feta cheese, greek yogurt, and olive oil.

How to Make Greek Chicken Meatballs

The full recipe is below, but let’s walk through the steps with some photos and a video so you have a clear idea of what to expect. These delicious greek chicken meatballs are really easy and these step-by-step instructions will make sure it turns out every time.

Soak breadcrumbs: Place the breadcrumbs in a large bowl and pour in the milk. Stir and let stand for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the liquid.

Meatball mixture: Add the remaining ingredients including the shallot, garlic, red pepper flakes, ground chicken, cheese, and herbs. Use clean hands to mix it well until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Roll meatballs: Use a large cookie scoop to form the meat mixture into approximately 15, 2-ounce balls, packing them tightly. Wet your hands with water to prevent it from sticking.

Bake: Place the meatballs on a large sheet pan and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Using a meath thermometer to determine when they’re done is ideal for best results.

Alternate Option: Sear them on the stove: Add the prepared meatballs to a large skillet over medium heat with hot olive oil. Sear them until they’re crisp and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, turning them 2-3 times. 

Expert Tips

• Wet your fingertips with a bit of water if you find the meatballs are sticking to your hands too much.
• Use fresh herbs when you can, it makes a difference!
• Use a meat thermometer to know when the meatballs are done. They should reach an internal temp of 165°F.
• Don’t get the skillet too hot! The outside of the meatballs will sear and get crispy before the inside of the meatballs are cooked all the way through.

What to Serve with Greek Chicken Meatballs

• Classic greek salad with tomatoes, onion, kalamata olives, and greek dressing.
• Roasted greek vegetables (one of my favorite ways): throw zucchini, eggplant, red onion and bell peppers on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and salt. Bake at 425°F for about 30 minutes.
• Cucumber tomato and avocado salad (see notes in the blog post to add greek flavors to it).
• Garlic roasted mini peppers
• Air fryer asparagus
• Lemon Orzo (make the orzo only in this skillet lemon chicken orzo recipe)

Storage Tips

Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or air fryer until heated through. To freeze, allow the cooked meatballs to cool completely, flash freeze on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 2 hours then transfer to a freezer-safe storage bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake or air fry from frozen at 3755°F until heated through.