Lemony chicken meatballs with cucumber salad and feta
Keto Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4
4 bowls
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
$$
Keto Greek Chicken Meatball Bowls
Lemony chicken meatballs with cucumber salad and feta
A low-carb bowl with juicy Greek-style chicken meatballs, cucumber salad, feta, and a quick yogurt sauce that still feels fresh and generous.
20m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
Sarah Chen
(Updated )
This bowl hits the sweet spot between diet-friendly and genuinely satisfying. The meatballs carry enough herbs and lemon to taste intentional, while the cucumber salad keeps the whole plate from feeling heavy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 small onion, grated
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 4 oz feta, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
- 2
Mix the chicken with the grated onion, oregano, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then form 16 small meatballs.
- 3
Roast the meatballs for 14 to 16 minutes until cooked through.
- 4
Meanwhile, toss the cucumber with a squeeze of lemon, a little olive oil, and dill.
- 5
Whisk the yogurt with a spoonful of water and a pinch of salt, then build bowls with the meatballs, cucumber salad, feta, and yogurt sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Ways to Serve This Dish
Serve with crusty artisan bread for dipping
Finish with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil
Pair with a simple arugula salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette
Serve as a light main course or alongside grilled protein
Substitutions
Ground chickenGround turkey
Turkey is a close substitute and stays moist with the olive oil
FetaOlives
Olives add saltiness if you want to skip cheese entirely
DepthPantry
Test Kitchen Pick
Olive Oil
Helpful Pantry Staple
Why the olive oil matters
On recipes like this, olive oil is not just a background fat. A better bottle gives you cleaner flavor and a better finish.
This is one of the few pantry upgrades that keeps paying off every time you cook in this lane.
- Useful in dressings, sauces, and finishing
- Improves flavor without changing the recipe structure
A good bottle of olive oil is one of the safest pantry upgrades for Mediterranean and Italian cooking.
Shop olive oil for this recipeTips & Storage
Pro Tips
Small meatballs brown faster and stay more tender than oversized ones.
These hold up very well in lunch containers for a few days.
Storage
Refrigerate the components separately for up to 4 days.
Reheating
Reheat the meatballs gently and serve the salad and yogurt cold.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (1 bowl) · 4 servings
Calories350
LowModerateHigh
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Protein28g
Carbohydrates9g
Fat22g
Fiber1g
Sugar5g
Sodium620mg
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I make this dairy-free?
- Yes. Skip the feta and use a dairy-free yogurt or simply add olives for more richness.
- Do I need dill?
- Mint or parsley also work, but dill makes the bowl feel especially Greek.
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About Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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