Description
This Herby Chicken Meatball Bowl is a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines juicy chicken meatballs with fresh herbs, wholesome grains, and crisp vegetables, all topped with creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, dill, basil, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa among four bowls. Top each with chicken meatballs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Spoon tzatziki sauce over the top and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can bake the meatballs at 400°F for 15–18 minutes instead of pan-frying.
- Use store-bought or homemade tzatziki.
- Swap brown rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
