Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo

Zesty Greek Chicken Meatballs Served Over Creamy Lemon Orzo

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Meatballs:

1½ lbs ground chicken

½ cup breadcrumbs

¼ cup red onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Zest of 1 lemon

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 egg, beaten

2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)

For the Lemon Orzo:

1½ cups orzo pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups chicken broth

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

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