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Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls: A Flavorful, Healthy Delight!

A flavorful and healthy dish featuring Greek chicken meatballs served over quinoa or rice with fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
  6. In a serving bowl, layer cooked quinoa or rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and baked meatballs.
  7. Top with crumbled feta cheese and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added flavor, try adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the bowls before serving.
  • You can also substitute ground turkey for the chicken for a different taste.

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