Greek Chicken Meatballs & Lemon Orzo (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 1/3 cup almond flour or 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts
03 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Lemon Orzo

12 - 1 cup orzo pasta
13 - 2 cups chicken broth
14 - Juice of 1 lemon
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
17 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Form into 1½-2-inch meatballs.
02 - Heat olive oil in skillet. Brown meatballs 3-4 minutes, cover and cook 5-6 minutes more until done. Set aside.
03 - In same skillet, bring broth to boil. Add orzo, cook 8-10 minutes until tender.
04 - Stir lemon juice and olive oil into orzo. Serve topped with meatballs, garnished with parsley.

# Notes:

01 - Zest lemon before juicing for easier preparation
02 - Can adjust lemon flavor to taste
03 - Pairs well with tzatziki sauce

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