Greek Chicken Meatballs

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Greek Chicken Meatballs

Ugly Duckling Bakery

Greek chicken meatballs are packed with herbs, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives. Want dinner in 30 minutes? Make Greek chicken meatballs!

Greek Chicken Meatballs

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Ingredients ground chicken panko egg buttermilk or milk black olives  feta  garlic oregano or other herbs lemon zest black pepper

Greek Chicken Meatballs

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Buttermilk - contributes fat and flavor. - helps break down proteins for tender meatballs. - keeps meatballs moist.

Greek Chicken Meatballs

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While the panko and buttermilk are soaking, add the other ingredients one by one except for the chicken and egg.

Greek Chicken Meatballs

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Add the chicken and egg and use your hands to gently mix until well  combined. There's no need to knead meatballs!

Greek Chicken Meatballs

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Form the mixture into one and a half inch meatballs. Place them on the  baking sheet, leaving a little space between the meatballs.

Greek Chicken Meatballs

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Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes or  until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C) and they are starting to turn golden brown.

Greek Chicken Meatballs

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Serve with homemade pita, tzatziki or a lemon herb tahini sauce, and a side salad.

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