Description
Juicy, herb-packed baked chicken meatballs served with a creamy, tangy green goddess sauce made from Greek yogurt and fresh herbs. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners, meal prep, or light lunches.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low-carb)
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tbsp fresh chives
1 garlic clove
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), egg, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and onion powder until fully combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden and fully cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, blend all the green goddess sauce ingredients (Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, basil, parsley, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper) in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle or toss the cooked meatballs with the sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
Use almond flour for a low-carb or keto-friendly version.
Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Swap Greek yogurt and Parmesan with dairy-free alternatives for a dairy-free version.
Experiment with different herbs like cilantro or dill for a unique twist on the sauce.
Pan-fry the meatballs in olive oil for crispier edges instead of baking.
Store sauce separately when refrigerating or freezing to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
