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Greek-Style Chicken Meatballs with Manestra (Orzo)
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Greek-Style Chicken Meatballs with Manestra (Orzo)

30 minPara 2Nutri-Score B€€
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Ingredientes

2 personas
  • ground chickenCarne225 g
  • red onion (finely chopped)Frutas y verduras40 g
  • garlic (grated or minced)Frutas y verduras2 piezas
  • eggLácteos1 pieza
  • olive oilDespensa15 ml
  • saltEspecias3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Especias1 g
  • dill (chopped)Frutas y verduras3 g
  • lemon pepper adobo seasoningEspecias3 g
  • dried oreganoEspecias2 g
  • feta cheese (crumbled)Lácteos60 g
  • orzoCereales90 g
  • chicken brothDespensa240 ml
  • butterLácteos15 g
  • parmesan (grated)Lácteos15 g

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Nutrición

469kcal

Carbohidratos
39 g
Proteínas
31 g
Grasas
21 g
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Utensilios

  • Freidora de aire
  • Bol
  • Cazo

paso a paso

Preparación

  1. Make the chicken meatball mixture

    • In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped red onion, garlic, egg, olive oil, salt, pepper, dill, lemon pepper seasoning, oregano and crumbled feta.
    • Mix everything together until evenly combined.
    Paso 1
  2. Shape the meatballs

    • Roll the mixture into evenly sized balls, about the size of your palm.
    • Place them on a piece of foil in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
    Paso 2
  3. Air fry the meatballs

    • Air fry at 190 °C for about 12 minutes.
    • Flip the meatballs halfway through cooking, until golden and cooked through.
    Paso 3
  4. Start the manestra

    • In a saucepan, combine the orzo and chicken broth, using twice as much liquid as pasta.
    • Bring to a boil over high heat.
    Paso 4
  5. Simmer the orzo

    • Lower the heat to low, then add the butter, salt and pepper.
    • Cover and simmer until the orzo is creamy and tender.
    Paso 5
  6. Serve

    • Spoon the manestra onto plates alongside the meatballs.
    • Finish with grated parmesan on top.
    Paso 6