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August 29, 2016 · 6 Comments

Baked Chicken Tzatziki Meatballs

Chicken Recipes· Healthy Dinner Ideas· Low Fat Recipes· Mediterranean

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Baked Chicken Tzatziki Meatballs made with ground chicken, Greek yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, mint, and dill
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Baked Chicken Tzatziki Meatballs made with ground chicken, Greek yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, mint, and dill are a deliciously healthy dinner alternative.

Baked Chicken Tzatziki Meatballs over egg noodles on a plate with a fork and knife.

I have been focusing on eating healthier and exercising more frequently over the last several weeks. So I've been trying to come up with tasty new recipes that don't break the bank with unwanted extra calories. 

These Baked Chicken Tzatziki Meatballs are one of my favorite recipes so far!

Baked Chicken Tzatziki Meatballs

I have a long way to go, but in the three weeks I've been doing this, I've managed to lost 13 lbs. When I first started, I decided that I didn't want to be a slave to a specific "diet".

I try to stick to a 1200 calorie diet by keeping track on the free app My Fitness Pal and eat mostly protein, fruits and vegetables.

I swapped out white bread for rye, have reduced most carbohydrates and fats and have cut down on the consumption of red wine; which I try to save for the weekend.

Baked Chicken Tzatziki Meatballs made with ground chicken, Greek yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, mint, and dill.

Whatever I consume, I track everything. For exercise I walk 2-3 miles either on our high school track, around my neighborhood or on the treadmill about 4-5 times per week; which usually takes about an hour.

When I do exercise, I don't add those calories back onto my daily calorie quota; it's like getting bonus points. I'll keep you updated on my progress, but for now let's get back to these meatballs.

How do you make Tzatziki Chicken Meatballs?

For these meatballs, I added all of the flavors I love in a traditional Greek tzatziki sauce and added it to ground chicken. To start, combine the chicken (or turkey), Greek yogurt ( I prefer to use Fage Total 0% because it's so thick and creamy), cucumbers, mint, dill, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and Panko breadcrumbs in a bowl and mix well.

Form the mixture into meatballs and place on a foil lined baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray (I prefer either Pam Olive Oil or Coconut Oil spray) and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. I used 2 lbs. of ground chicken for this recipe and got 16 meatballs (approx. 2 ½" diameter).

Baked Chicken Tzatziki Meatballs close up

Not only are these Baked Chicken Tzatziki Meatballs simple and quick to make; they're also only 115 calories per meatball and taste amazing!

Serve them over egg noodles (which is how my daughter wanted them) or with a side of cucumber salad. ~Enjoy!

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Baked Chicken Tzatziki Meatballs

Baked Chicken Tzatziki Meatballs

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Baked Chicken Tzatziki Meatballs made with ground chicken, Greek yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, mint, and dill are a deliciously healthy dinner alternative.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Entree
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 16 meatballs

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb. Ground Chicken
  • ¼ c. Plain Greek Yogurt
  • ¼ c. Diced Cucumbers, peeled and seeded
  • 1 tsp. Fresh Mint, chopped
  • 1 tsp. Fresh Dill, chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • ½ c. Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Cooking Spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well.
  • Form the mixture into 16 meatballs; approximately 2 ½" in diameter and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  • Spray the top of the meatballs with cooking spray and bake for 30 minutes or until internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F.

Notes

*You can also substitute extra lean ground turkey or beef for the chicken. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 49mgPotassium: 308mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, meatballs
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  1. MJ says

    July 11, 2025 at 6:43 am

    How much is one gram of a meatball? The serving size is one gram.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      July 11, 2025 at 11:38 am

      The nutritional information is for 1 meatball; I've updated the recipe card and not sure why it originally showed it in grams. I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  2. Platt College says

    September 07, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    The meatballs look yummy. Have to try this recipe.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      September 07, 2016 at 7:39 pm

      Thank you, I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  3. Alison says

    August 30, 2016 at 3:57 am

    I have never tried making meatballs with chicken but love the idea. I will have to try these

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:29 am

      Using ground chicken or turkey can make them a little dryer which is why I like to add a bit of olive oil to help moisten them. My family loves them and they're a bit healthier too. I hope you enjoy them Alison!

      Reply

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