SPANAKOPITA CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH SPICY CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 10-ounce boxes frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese I used a 4 oz container of feta
1 pound ground chicken
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped DIVIDED
1 tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning
Extra virgin olive oil, for liberal drizzling I left this out and coated them with cooking spray
1 ½ cups Greek-style plain yogurt
1/3 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill I used dried dill
½ tablespoon ground cumin I omitted this
½ tablespoon ground coriander
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wring out the spinach completely dry. Separate the spinach as you add it to the mixing bowl. Add the feta, chicken, onion, two thirds of the chopped garlic, the grill seasoning and a liberal drizzle of olive oil to the bowl. Mix the meat with the veggies and feta and form 18 1 ½-inch meatballs. Place the meatballs on a rimmed non-stick baking sheet and bake them for 10 to 12 minutes until they are golden and the juices run clear. While the meatballs bake, place the yogurt, remaining chopped garlic, the cucumbers, dill, cumin, coriander, lemon juice and a little salt in a food processor and process until smooth. Adjust the seasonings and transfer sauce to a serving bowl. Serve the meatballs with a bowl of the sauce and toothpicks for dipping.

Donré Smith
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I love this recipe! The chicken meatballs are so juicy and flavorful. The spanakopita filling is also a nice touch. I always make a double batch of this dish so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


PAK JOKER Gaming
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken meatballs are easy to make and the spanakopita filling is a great way to add some extra vegetables to your meal.


Uncomfortable Kid
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I'm not a fan of chicken meatballs, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken meatballs were very flavorful and the spanakopita filling was a great addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


R Akter
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper in the spicy cucumber yogurt sauce.


Irfan Sohan
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I'm a big fan of spanakopita, so I was excited to try this recipe. I was not disappointed! The chicken meatballs were very flavorful and the spanakopita filling was perfect. The spicy cucumber yogurt sauce was a great way to add some extra flavor.


Adila Anane
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. The chicken meatballs are easy to make ahead of time and the spanakopita filling can be made the day before. The spicy cucumber yogurt sauce is also a nice touch.


Attiq Ahmed
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I'm not a fan of chicken meatballs, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken meatballs were very flavorful and the spanakopita filling was a great addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jorhe Borromeo
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This dish is delicious! I love the combination of the chicken meatballs, spanakopita filling, and spicy cucumber yogurt sauce. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Diana Matinez
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I love this recipe! The chicken meatballs are so juicy and flavorful. The spanakopita filling is also a nice touch. I always make a double batch of this dish so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Njuchi Weri
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken meatballs are easy to make and the spanakopita filling is a great way to add some extra vegetables to your meal.


Iqu Naz
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I'm not a big fan of spanakopita, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken meatballs were very flavorful and the spicy cucumber yogurt sauce was a nice touch.


Sita Khoenkhoen
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper in the spicy cucumber yogurt sauce.


pilz 360
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I used ground turkey instead of chicken and it turned out great! The spanakopita filling was also a nice change from the traditional meatball filling.


Solina Doucet
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the spicy cucumber yogurt sauce. The chicken meatballs and spanakopita filling were still delicious!


Louis Mwale
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken meatballs and the spanakopita filling. The spicy cucumber yogurt sauce was a great way to add some extra flavor.


Viki bro
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This is one of my favorite recipes! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the chicken meatballs, spanakopita filling, and spicy cucumber yogurt sauce.


Songof Hojas
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken meatballs, but these were really good! The spanakopita filling was a great addition, and the spicy cucumber yogurt sauce was the perfect complement.


yohannes gebrekidan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the spanakopita filling was cheesy and delicious. The spicy cucumber yogurt sauce added a nice kick of heat. I will definitely be making this again!