You guys… these greek chicken meatballs are loaded with SO MANY HERBS AND SPICES >> the flavor is beyond words. I’m literally obsessed and they were so quick to make! I loaded mine inside a naan as wrap with sliced cucumbers, leafy greens, diced tomatoes and onions, crumbled feta and last, but certainly not least, a fabulous citrusy yogurt sauce for a delish healthy lunch or dinner as greek chicken meatball wraps!
Greek chicken meatball wrap recipe:
greek chicken meatball wraps
Ingredients
for the chicken meatballs:
- ½ red onion roughly chopped
- 1 (0.5oz) container fresh mint leaves only
- ½ bunch cilantro leaves only
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- pinch ground allspice
- pinch ground cinnamon
for the citrusy yogurt sauce:
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsps orange juice
- zest of ½ lime
- healthy pinch sea salt and black pepper
for serving:
- 4 naan or pitas
- 1 mini cucumber thinly sliced
- 1-2 cups leafy greens
- 1 large tomato diced
- ⅓ cup finely diced red onion
- 4 oz crumbled feta
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add roughly chopped red onion, mint, cilantro, and olive oil to the bowl of a small food processor then pulse until only small bits remain. Scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.
- Add ground chicken plus onion/herb mixture from the food processor to a medium bowl then add all the spices (cumin through cinnamon). Mix well using a rubber spatula then let the mixture chill for at least 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together all your citrusy yogurt sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
- Remove chicken mixture from the fridge then scoop into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink.
- Meanwhile, toast your naan or pita wraps.
- To serve: Spread a spoonful of citrusy yogurt sauce inside each toasted naan then top with 1-2 slices of cucumber, a few leafy greens, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, 4-5 meatballs, then a sprinkle of crumbled feta and enjoy!
Hope you enjoy this recipe! If you try it, let me know! Leave a comment or tag a photo #appetitesanonymous on instagram!! I’d love to see your greek chicken meatball wraps in action. Byyyeeee!
xx ab
p.s. more dinner dessert here!