Herby Greek Chicken Meatballs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Meatballs

01 - 500g chicken mince
02 - 100g feta, crumbled
03 - 1 large zucchini, grated
04 - 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
05 - 1 egg
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 20g fresh mixed herbs (dill, mint, parsley), chopped
10 - Large pinch of black pepper
11 - Olive oil for brushing or spritzing

→ Giant Couscous

12 - 1 cup giant couscous
13 - 1.5 cups water
14 - Big pinch of salt
15 - 5g chopped dill (1 Tbsp)
16 - 1 tsp olive oil

→ Cucumber Salad

17 - 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
18 - 1 red onion, thinly sliced
19 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the chicken mince, crumbled feta, grated zucchini, lemon zest, egg, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, chopped herbs (dill, mint, parsley), and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Roll the mixture into 12 golf ball-sized meatballs and brush or spritz with olive oil.
02 - Preheat the air fryer to 205°C. Place the meatballs near the heating element and cook for 11 minutes, ensuring caramelisation.
03 - Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the meatballs on a baking tray in the top third of the oven near the heating element and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
04 - Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over high heat. Add the giant couscous and lightly fry for 1-2 minutes until golden. Pour in the water, add salt, and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Drain any excess water and stir in olive oil, chopped dill, and lemon juice (20 ml). Season with salt and pepper.
05 - In a bowl, combine sliced cucumber and red onion. Squeeze the remaining lemon juice (about 20 ml) over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
06 - Divide the giant couscous between four plates. Top with meatballs and cucumber salad. Drizzle olive oil over the plates and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and enjoyed for lunch the next day.
02 - For extra flavor, sprinkle additional fresh herbs before serving.

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