Greek Chicken Meatballs in Greek Bowls
These fresh dinner bowls feature Greek Chicken Meatballs atop a bed of fresh greens, quick marinated veggies, cooked rice, and herby tzatziki sauce. All those terrific Greek flavors together in one filling and nutritious dinner bowl!
Ingredients
- 1 lb.ground chicken
may sub ground lamb, turkey, or beef
- 3 tbspminced red onion
- 2garlic cloves
finely minced
- 2 tsplemon zest
- 1 tbspfresh dill
or ¾ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ tspdried oregano
- ½ tspfine salt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- 1 cthinly sliced persian cucumbers
mini
- 1 cgrape tomatoes
halved, ~6 ounces
- ¼ cdiced red onion
- ⅓ cpitted kalamata olives
sliced
- 1 ½ tbspchopped fresh mint
- 2 tspextra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tspred wine vinegar
- ¼ tspfine salt plus more to taste
- black pepper
- 4heaping handfuls chopped romaine lettuce
- 3 ccooked rice
may sub cooked orzo or cauliflower rice
- ⅓ ccrumbled feta cheese
- ½ cgood foods tzatziki dip
- 1 mediumlemon
cut into wedges
Directions
- 1
In a medium bowl combine the ground chicken, red onion, garlic, lemon zest, dill, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine (or use your hands to combine).
- 2
Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball with damp hands. Proceed with the meatball cooking method of choice below (air fryer, skillet, or oven).
- 3
While the meatballs are cooking, assemble the bowls. To a medium bowl, add the cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives, and mint. To the same bowl, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine then taste, adding more salt and pepper as needed.
- 4
To each of 4 serving bowls, place a large handful of lettuce, ¾ cup cooked rice, ⅓ cup of the tomato-cucumber mixture, and 4 cooked meatballs to each bowl. Sprinkle with feta cheese and top off each bowl with 2 tablespoons of Tzatziki sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.
- 5
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket, spacing them out so they don’t touch (you may need to work in batches).
- 6
Air fry the meatballs until cooked through, 7-8 minutes, and until they register 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Turning meatballs halfway through cooking time for even browning.
- 7
Place a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 teaspoons of oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet.
- 8
Add the chicken meatballs and cook for 5-7 minutes on one side. Turn the meatballs over and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes and until they reach an internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 9
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 10
Place meatballs in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-16 minutes and until they register 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
About this Recipe
Savor the Flavors with Greek Chicken Meatballs in Greek Bowls
Looking for a vibrant, healthy, and incredibly satisfying dinner that comes together in a flash? Our Greek Chicken Meatballs in Greek Bowls are your answer! This recipe brings all the irresistible tastes of the Mediterranean right to your table, making weeknight dinners feel like a gourmet escape. These bowls are naturally gluten-free, offering a fresh and wholesome meal for everyone to enjoy.
At the heart of these amazing bowls are tender, juicy Greek Chicken Meatballs, infused with fresh dill, oregano, and zesty lemon. While ground chicken keeps things light, you can easily swap in ground lamb, turkey, or beef for a different twist. Each meatball is a burst of authentic Greek flavor, making them the star of the show.
But the magic doesn't stop there. These healthy dinner bowls are built on a foundation of fluffy cooked rice (or opt for orzo or cauliflower rice for a lighter touch), crisp romaine lettuce, and a medley of quick-marinated vegetables. Imagine thinly sliced Persian cucumbers, sweet grape tomatoes, punchy red onion, and briny Kalamata olives, all tossed with fresh mint, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. It’s a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite!
To tie it all together, a generous dollop of creamy, herby tzatziki dip and a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese add that quintessential Greek finish. This combination creates a complete, flavorful, and incredibly nutritious meal that’s perfect for busy evenings. Ready in just 40 minutes, these Greek Chicken Meatball bowls are proof that delicious, wholesome eating can be both quick and easy.