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Greek-Style Chicken Meatballs with Manestra (Orzo)

30 minServes 2Nutri-Score B€€
from @laurentiby1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • ground chickenMeat225 g
  • red onion (finely chopped)Produce40 g
  • garlic (grated or minced)Produce2 pieces
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • dill (chopped)Produce3 g
  • lemon pepper adobo seasoningSpices3 g
  • dried oreganoSpices2 g
  • feta cheese (crumbled)Dairy60 g
  • orzoGrains90 g
  • chicken brothPantry240 ml
  • butterDairy15 g
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy15 g

per serving

Nutrition

469kcal

Carbs
39 g
Proteins
31 g
Fat
21 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

step by step

Method

  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.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

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