Make-Ahead Chicken-Feta Meatballs With Chive Yogurt

Name: Make-Ahead Chicken-Feta Meatballs With Chive Yogurt And Carrots Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups spinach leaves; Kosher salt; 12 ounces ground chicken; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 2/3 cup thinly sliced carrots; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; Pita pockets, for serving

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Line baking sheet with parchment or foil. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet pan over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add spinach and 1/8 teaspoon salt and cook, tossing, until just wilted, 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Let cool slightly, then squeeze out excess liquid and finely chop. Combine spinach in bowl with chicken, feta cheese, paprika, egg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Thoroughly combine; the mixture should be wet but not soupy from egg. Roll mixture evenly into about 2-inch balls and place on baking sheet; bake until just cooked through, 13 to 15 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice and zest, carrots, chives and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate in airtight container. Let meatballs cool slightly, then refrigerate until ready to eat. To enjoy warm, reheat in microwave, with or without yogurt sauce, for about 30 seconds. Serve with pita bread.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 cups spinach leaves, Kosher salt, 12 ounces ground chicken, and more.

Yes, Make-Ahead Chicken-Feta Meatballs With Chive Yogurt And Carrots Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Make-Ahead Chicken-Feta Meatballs With Chive Yogurt And Carrots Recipe

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