Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 500 g ground chicken
  • ½ small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped dill
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Tzatziki

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped dill
  • ½ tsp salt

To serve: cucumber, tomato, lettuce, lemon wedges.

Method

  1. Make tzatziki: Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill and salt. Chill.
  2. Make meatballs: Combine all meatball ingredients except oil. Mix gently and form into 16–18 balls.
  3. Cook: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 10–12 minutes, turning regularly, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Check: Chicken should reach 74°C / 165°F internally.
  5. Serve: Arrange meatballs over lettuce with cucumber and tomato. Spoon tzatziki generously over the top and garnish with fresh dill.

Tip: For the juicy texture shown in the photo, don’t overmix the chicken mixture and don’t press the meatballs while cooking.