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Spinach & Feta Chicken Meatballs

Juicy baked chicken meatballs loaded with fresh spinach, feta cheese, and Mediterranean herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup fresh spinach finely chopped
  • 0.75 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, feta, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Form mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place on baking sheet.
  5. Brush tops lightly with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
  7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with tzatziki sauce, salad, or in grain bowls.