Description
Juicy herby chicken meatballs served in warm pitas with fresh toppings and a creamy sauce. This flavorful dish is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form mixture into small meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt and lemon juice to create a simple sauce.
- Warm the pita breads.
- Fill each pita with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, meatballs, and drizzle with yogurt sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crumbled feta cheese to the filling.
- Meatballs can also be pan-seared instead of baked.
- Store leftover meatballs in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with hummus or extra sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
