Name: Lemon-Dill Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 1/2 cup cottage cheese; 1/2 cup shredded zucchini; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons freshly-grated parmesan cheese, divided; 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill, divided; zest of 1 small lemon; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; olive oil spray

Lemon-Dill Chicken Meatballs

These lemon-dill chicken cottage cheese meatballs are juicy, high-protein meatballs packed with flavor that stay incredibly tender thanks to a simple combination of cottage cheese and shredded zucchini. Fresh dill, garlic, and lemon zest give them a bright, herby kick, while Parmesan adds just the right savory depth. They're easy to throw together and are great over a salad, tucked into a pita, or served as an appetizer.

40 min total 20 min prep 20 min cook 5 255 cal

Instructions

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1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Place ground chicken into a large bowl. Add cottage cheese, zucchini, panko, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons fresh dill, lemon zest, salt, granulated garlic, and pepper. Gently mix all ingredients together, just until combined.
3 Using a small cookie scoop, form mixture into 26 to 28 meatballs and place on baking sheet. Spray meatballs lightly with olive oil.
4 Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until an instant read thermometer inserted near the center reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and dill before serving.