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Greek Chicken Meatball Bowl with Greek salad and tzatziki dressing.
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Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls

Greek chicken meatball bowls are topped with flavorful chicken meatballs, Greek salad, feta, and a creamy tzatziki dressing!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Bowls
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Greek bowls, Greek chicken bowls, Greek chicken meatball bowls, Greek chicken rice bowls, Greek meatball bowls, Mediterranean meatball bowls
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

Lemon Dill Rice

  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Chicken Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 3 tablespoons grated onion
  • 1 clove garlic grated or minced
  • Zest of a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled

Tzatziki Dressing

  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt 2% or whole may also be used
  • Zest and juice of a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove grated or minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Greek Salad

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to package instructions adding the lemon zest and dill in before it comes to a boil.
  • Preheat oven to 450° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Spray it with cooking oil.
  • Add all of the meatball ingredients to a mixing bowl and use your hands to combine the ingredients being careful not to over mix. Coat your hands with a bit of oil and scoop out approximately a tablespoon size amount of the meat and roll it into a ball.
  • Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and spray or brush the tops with olive oil. Place the baking sheet on the center rack of the oven and bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • While the meatballs bake, combine all of the ingredients for the Greek salad in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. 
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the tzatziki dressing. Taste for seasoning and set aside.
  • To assemble the bowl, add a 1/2 cup of the rice to a bowl. Top with 4-5 meatballs and some of the Greek salad. Spoon the tzatziki dressing over the top and garnish with extra dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 422mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g