Spinach & Feta Chicken Meatballs
Juicy baked chicken meatballs loaded with fresh spinach, feta cheese, and Mediterranean herbs.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
Meatball Mixture
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach finely chopped
- 0.75 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
- 1 egg large
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, feta, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Form mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place on baking sheet.
- Brush tops lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with tzatziki sauce, salad, or in grain bowls.