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GREEK CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH A SIMPLE LEMON SAUCE

GREEK CHICKEN MEATBALLS
This recipe is incredibly easy and fast to make. It’s very light and satisfying with a creamy lemon sauce that is rich and mild. You will run a tad over on the fat, but it won’t be an issue. Be sure to use less lean ground chicken, as it will keep the meatballs moist.

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Serving information: Makes 4-5 servings. One serving is one-quarter of the recipe (depends on size of your meatballs) and covers your protein and fat for one meal.

GREEK CHICKEN MEATBALLS

This recipe is incredibly easy and fast to make. It’s very light and satisfying with a creamy lemon sauce that is rich and mild. You will run a tad over on the fat, but it won’t be an issue. Be sure to use less lean ground chicken, as it will keep the meatballs moist.

INGREDIENTS

MEATBALLS

  • 1-lb ground chicken (dark meat, not white or extra lean)
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. dried dill
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Pink Himalayan salt
  • Grated zest of one lemon

LEMON SAUCE

  • 4 Tbsp Kerry Gold butter
  • Juice of 1/2 a fresh lemon
  • 2 Tbsp organic heavy cream

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. Form meatballs with a healthy tablespoon of the chicken mixture and place them on the baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes or until 160˚F. Do not overcook or they will be dry.

For the Sauce:

  1. Melt the butter gently in a small sauce pan. Add the lemon juice and heavy cream. Mix well and pour over the meatballs.