Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemony Orzo - Easy Mediterranean Meal

Name: Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemony Orzo - Easy Mediterranean Meal
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken (dark meat preferred for more flavor and moisture); 1/3 cup almond flour (or 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 tablespoon onion powder (or 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions or red onion); 2 teaspoons dried oregano (or fresh oregano); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus extra for sprinkling; 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; Zest of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for cooking; 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 cups chicken broth; Juice of 1 lemon (about 2-3 tablespoons); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled, for topping; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish; Salt, to taste; Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

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These herb-packed Greek chicken meatballs served over zesty lemon orzo make a bright, flavorful meal ready in just 40 minutes. A perfect family-friendly dinner with Mediterranean flair.

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Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken (dark meat preferred for more flavor and moisture)
1/3 cup almond flour (or 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 tablespoon onion powder (or 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions or red onion)
2 teaspoons dried oregano (or fresh oregano)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for cooking
1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
Juice of 1 lemon (about 2-3 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled, for topping
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Salt, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)