Spicy Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs with Greek Orzo Salad
I love these 5-ingredient meatballs that require no eggs! The zucchini helps bind them together and makes them incredibly tender. Add more Sambal Oelek according to your taste and tolerance for spicy dishes, and don’t forget the herby orzo and feta salad to accompany it—SO good.
I love these 5-ingredient meatballs!
The zucchini helps bind the meatballs together and gives them an incredible tenderness. Add more Sambal Oelek according to your taste and tolerance for spicy dishes, and don’t forget the herb and feta orzo salad to complete this meal.
Why make this recipe?
- Only 5 ingredients in the meatballs: simple, quick, effective.
- Zucchini is the secret to tenderness: no need for eggs to bind the meat.
- Sambal Oelek: for adjustable heat according to your taste.
- Ultra-fresh Greek orzo salad: herbs, feta, lemon… the perfect combo.
- Rich in protein and balanced: ideal for a light but satisfying meal.
- Versatile: can be enjoyed hot or cold, for dinner or lunches.
Quick and complete, this recipe will give you a balanced mealcontaining protein, vegetables, starchy foods, and dairy products, ready in less than 40 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). (If you have a convection setting, turn it on.)
In a bowl, mix the zucchini, ground chicken, panko, Sambal Oelek, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Form small balls about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. I like to use a small ice cream scoop to do this. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 12 minutes, until golden brown on top.
Meanwhile, cook the orzo in a pot of boiling salted water for about 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Add the parsley, chives, green onions, feta, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, and a dash of red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
Serve the orzo salad in bowls and add the still-warm meatballs on top. Garnish with crumbled feta, parsley leaves, Greek yogurt, and a drizzle of olive oil.
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