Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2%)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (grated and drained)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (sliced lengthwise)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (fat-free, crumbled)
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- pinch salt
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F or air fryer to 375°F. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parsley, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook meatballs: Bake for 20 minutes or air fry for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For tzatziki: Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (drained), garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Prepare salad by combining chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta cheese with olive oil and lemon juice in another bowl.
- Assemble bowls with brown rice as base topped with lettuce, meatballs, tzatziki sauce, and salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute brown rice with quinoa or farro for added texture. Chill tzatziki before serving to enhance its flavor. Adding arugula or spinach can boost nutrient content.
