20-Minute Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Meatballs

• •1 lb ground chicken
• •0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• •0.3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• •1 large egg, lightly beaten
• •3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• •2 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
• •1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
• •1 teaspoon dried oregano
• •1 teaspoon lemon zest
• •0.8 teaspoon kosher salt
• •0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• •1.5 cup cherry tomatoes
• •1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges
• •0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• •2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• •0.5 cup tzatziki sauce, for serving
• •1 medium lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil lightly brushed with oil.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, crumbled feta, panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, fresh dill, mint, dried oregano, lemon zest, 0.5 teaspoon of kosher salt, and black pepper. Gently mix with clean hands or a fork just until incorporated; avoid overworking the meat.

3. 3

   Using a 1.5-tablespoon scoop, roll the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs and space them out across the prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   Scatter the cherry tomatoes, red onion wedges, and Kalamata olives around the meatballs across the empty spaces on the sheet pan. Drizzle the vegetables with extra-virgin olive oil and season them with the remaining 0.25 teaspoon of kosher salt.

5. 5

   Bake on the middle rack for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the tomatoes are blistered and tender. If extra browning is desired, switch to the broiler for the final 1 to 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from the oven and garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm straight from the pan with tzatziki sauce and lemon wedges on the side.

Chef's Tips

• 💡Using ground chicken thighs yields the juiciest meatballs, but lean ground chicken breast works well too thanks to the moisture from the feta and olive oil.
• 💡Dampen your hands with cold water before shaping the meatballs to prevent the lean chicken mixture from sticking to your skin.
• 💡Serve alongside warm pita bread, fluffy lemon-herb rice, or a crisp cucumber salad for a complete Mediterranean feast.