greek-ish meatballs (chicken, bacon & feta) with tzatziki sauce
Looking for a dinner that feels fancy but is secretly easy? These Greek-ish meatballs are the answer. Juicy ground chicken, smoky bacon, and creamy feta come together for the ultimate flavor bomb! Serve them with a cool, tangy tzatziki sauce and you’ve got the perfect bite: part Greek vacation, part comfort food, all delicious. Whether you tuck them into pitas, pair them with a crisp salad, or pile them high on a platter for friends, these meatballs will disappear fast!
Category
Appetizer
Servings
20 meatballs
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
For extra juicy, tender meatballs, don’t overmix the chicken mixture. Gently combine the ingredients until just blended — overworking makes them dense. And for even more flavor, let the mixture rest in the fridge for 20–30 minutes before shaping. The chill time helps the flavors marry and the meatballs hold their shape perfectly when cooking!
Ingredients
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butter for greasing pan
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6 strips of high quality bacon
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2 pounds organic ground chicken breast
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1/2 cup chopped fresh leaf parsley
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1 medium grated onion
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4 cloves garlic, grated
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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kosher salt (to taste)
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ground pepper (to taste)
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3 ounces Feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
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1/2 cup grated English cucumber, excess liquid squeezed out
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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Juice of half a lemon
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
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(or) 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
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1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
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Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
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Savvy Meatball Scoop (Stainless Steel Cookie/Meatball Scoop) — Perfectly portioned meatballs, no sticky hands.
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Cast Iron Skillet or Baking Dish — For searing or oven-baking your meatballs to perfection.
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Handmade Ceramic Serving Bowl - — Perfect for presenting meatballs family-style, with rustic charm.
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Olive Wood Split Serving Bowl — Mediterranean vibes, perfect for stacking meatballs with pita, olives, and feta.
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Mini Sauce Pitchers / Dipping Bowls — For serving tzatziki, garlic aioli, or hot sauce on the side.
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Artisan Olive Oil — Drizzle over meatballs or mix into tzatziki for a luxe flavor upgrade.
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Greek-Inspired Spice Blend — To make your meatballs pop or add a sprinkle to your sauce.
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Taper Candles & Ceramic Holders — Casual dinner parties become "Greek taverna at home."
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Linen Napkins in Mediterranean Blue — Makes the whole meal feel special, even on a random Tuesday
tzatziki sauce
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Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Grease a baking pan with butter. Cook the bacon to medium well done and set aside.
In a food processor place parsley, onion and garlic and pulse several times until finely chopped. Place the mixture in a large bowl and whisk together with lime juice, eggs, spices, salt and pepper.
If you aren't planning to stuff the meatballs with a cube of Feta add the Feta crumbles to the mixture. Add the ground chicken. Crumble the bacon into the mixture and combine all with your hands being careful not to over-work the mixture.
Form approximately 1 tablespoon sized meatballs. If you are stuffing the meatballs with Feta, stuff a small cube of Feta into the center of each meatball making sure it is completely covered.
Place the balls in the baking sheet and place it on the center rack of the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the meatballs from the oven and serve with the Tzatziki sauce.
tzatziki sauce -make this while the meatballs are baking.
For the tzatziki sauce, combine all of the ingredients in a medium sized bowl, stir together until mixed.