Lean ground chicken is mixed with sweet and tangy sun-dried tomatoes and spices for a Mediterranean-inspired meatball. Paired with a coconut yogurt tzatziki, this recipe simply can’t be beat! 

Meatballs are one of my personal favorite options for weeknight dinners because they come together relatively quickly and I almost always have a leftover for lunch the next day. 

These Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Dairy-Free Tzatziki are a delicious option any night of the week.

The key to a good meatball is to avoid overmixing the meat mixture. And to make this recipe available to nearly everyone, I avoided using gluten and dairy ingredients, as well as eggs!

But no fret, the end result is still just as tasty and moist as a traditional meatball. My secret is to finish cooking them in a bit of bone broth.

To accompany the meatballs and stay on the Mediterranean vibe, I’m also sharing a dairy-free tzatziki recipe. 

This plant-based sauce is so good that it’s worth making all on its own.

The combo of the seared meatballs and the fresh, vibrant tzatziki is absolutely heavenly.

So go ahead and give this Mediterranean-inspired dish a try instead. Enjoy! 

Key Ingredients for Egg Free Chicken Meatballs with Dairy-Free Tzatziki

Grab these ingredients during your next grocery run to make this flavor-packed dinner recipe. 

• Ground Chicken: This is a staple in my freezer! Ground meat is quick-cooking and can be used in a variety of ways. You can substitute ground turkey or even pork or beef as well. 
• Almond Flour: This gluten-free flour helps bind the meatballs together just like real flour. If you aren’t gluten-free, you can swap for all-purpose flour. 
• Flax Egg: To keep this egg-free, I used a flax egg. To make a flax egg, mix 1 tablespoon of flax seed with 2 ½ tablespoons of water. Let sit for a few minutes. Use a normal egg if you aren’t avoiding them! 

• Sun-dried Tomatoes: Having a jar of these in your fridge will add instant flavor to so many dishes! These little gems are sweet and tart and chewy too. 
• Broth: Chicken bone broth keeps the meatballs from drying out during the searing process. Use whatever broth or stock you have on hand! 
• Coconut Yogurt: I used @cocojuneorganics, one of my favorite dairy-free yogurts. Greek yogurt can be used as well if you aren’t dairy-free. 
• English Cucumber: I tend to buy these cucumbers because their skin is tender. Just be sure to squeeze as much of the liquid out of the shredded cucumber to avoid a soggy tzatziki. 
• Dill: Bright and refreshing, dill adds a fresh flavor to the tzatziki. 
• Lemon: This gives the tzatziki a touch of acidity and cuts the richness of the yogurt. 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mediterranean Meatballs and Dairy-Free Tzatziki Sauce

Let’s start by making the meatballs. In a medium-sized bowl gently mix together the ground chicken, almond flour, flax egg, onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper, and salt until well combined.

Roll the mixture into balls. I like to make them around the size of a golf ball.  

Add a drizzle of avocado or olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes, allowing the meatballs to get a nice sear.

Flip them and sear for another 3 minutes. Flip and sear for another 3 minutes so that three sides of the meatball are seared.

Turn the heat to medium-low and add enough bone broth to just cover the bottom of the skillet.

Cover and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the meatballs to absorb the bone broth. Add more broth as needed if the pan starts to dry out. 

While the meatballs cook, make the tzatziki by first grating the cucumber on a box grater.

Using a paper towel or cheesecloth, strain the shredded cucumber to remove as much liquid as possible. 

Add the strained cucumber, yogurt, garlic, dill, and lemon to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. 

When ready to eat, serve the meatballs with a generous dollop of the tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!

More Easy, Weeknight Meals: 

• Ground Chicken Ramen Stir Fry
• Braised Pork with Sauerkraut and Apples
• Mediterranean Veggie Hummus Bowls
• One Pot Chicken Piccata and Rice
• One Pot Sausage, Peppers, and Rice