30-Minute Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo - Graceful Flavors

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 small cucumber, diced
• Kalamata olives (optional)
• Extra lemon wedges