Description
A delicious and healthy Greek Chicken Meatball Bowl featuring flavorful meatballs served over a bed of quinoa or rice with fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 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 (store-bought or homemade)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
- In a serving bowl, layer the cooked quinoa or rice, followed by the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Once the meatballs are done, place them on top of the salad mixture and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, substitute quinoa or rice with cauliflower rice.
- Add a variety of roasted vegetables, such as bell peppers or zucchini, to the bowl for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg