Description
Mediterranean chefs craft this spinach feta chicken meatballs recipe with zesty Mediterranean herbs and tangy cheese. Savory ingredients blend perfectly, creating a delightful meal you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (0.91 kg) ground chicken (93% lean | 7% fat)
- 8 oz (226 g) feta cheese, finely crumbled
- 20 oz (567 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- ½ cup almond meal or almond flour (use breadcrumbs for non-low-carb version)
- 2 tsps oregano
- 1 ½ tsps salt
- 1 ½ tsps pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for uniform heat distribution.
- Base Mixture: Combine almond meal with oregano, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, creating a seasoned foundation for the meatballs.
- Binding Process: Whisk eggs and integrate them into the almond meal mixture, establishing a cohesive binding element.
- Flavor Incorporation: Finely chop spinach, crumble feta, mince parsley, onion, and garlic, then gently fold these ingredients into the mixture to infuse robust flavors.
- Meat Integration: Delicately fold ground chicken into the mixture, blending until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Shaping and Positioning: Utilize a cookie scoop to craft uniform meatballs, arranging them methodically on the prepared baking sheets with minimal spacing.
- Roasting: Bake for 15-20 minutes, guaranteeing the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe, perfectly golden results.
Notes
- Prevent Tough Texture: Mix ground chicken gently and minimally to maintain tender, juicy meatballs that melt in your mouth.
- Precise Measurement Matters: Use a cookie scoop for consistent meatball sizes, guaranteeing even cooking and professional-looking results.
- Temperature Check: Always verify chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature to ensure safe consumption and perfect doneness.
- Moisture Preservation: Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help meatballs retain their succulent texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg