Mediterranean Chicken Meatball Bowls
These bowls feature juicy, herby chicken meatballs, lemony rice, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and cool tzatziki, creating a bright, healthy meal that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken Choose fresh, lean ground chicken.
- ½ cup breadcrumbs Regular or panko works; gluten-free options are available.
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Opt for halal-certified or vegetarian-friendly options if needed.
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For drizzling.
For Serving
- 2 cups cooked rice Preferably lemon-flavored.
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce Store-bought or homemade both work.
- ½ medium red onion, sliced Soak in cold water if too sharp.
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Position a rack in the center of the oven.
- In a bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
Cooking
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the rice and veggies by mixing lemon zest and juice into warm rice, dicing cucumber, halving cherry tomatoes, and slicing red onion.
- Serve the meatballs over the lemony rice, topped with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For make-ahead options, prep meatballs and store uncooked in the fridge for up to 24 hours. You can also freeze formed meatballs for quick meals later.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!