Greek Chicken Meatballs with Orzo and Feta

Name: Greek Chicken Meatballs with Orzo and Feta
Yield: Makes 4-6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; ¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) dry white wine; 4 cups (32 fl oz/950 ml) chicken stock, homemade or purchased; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); Pickled Red Onion, for garnish; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish; 5 tablespoons (2½ oz/70 g) unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish; ¾ lb (340 g) ground chicken breast meat; 1 large yellow onion, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large egg; ¾ lb (340 g) ground chicken thigh meat; 1 lb (450 g) orzo pasta; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ¼ cup (2 oz/60 g) plus 2 tablespoons plain whole-milk Greek yogurt; ½ cup (1¾ oz/50 g) panko bread crumbs; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1½ tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish; ¼ lb (115 g) feta cheese, crumbled, plus more for garnish; ¼ lb (115 g) baby kale, coarsely chopped; ¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) neutral oil, such as canola, plus more as needed; 1½ tablespoons dried oregano

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Makes
4-6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

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By Williams Sonoma

Published 2023

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What we love about this recipe is that it is as equally as comforting (as meatballs should be) as it is fresh (thanks to all the fresh herbs and pickled onions). This Greek-inspired dish includes ground chicken, warming spices, and whole-milk yogurt, which lends moisture. To complete this soul-satisfying meal, the meatballs are baked atop a bed of orzo tossed with kale, tangy feta cheese, and a trio of herbs. A garnish of quick-pickled red onion adds a pop of brightness and crunch. The same

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