Description
Layers of Mediterranean magic unfold in this Greek 7-Layer Dip, blending creamy hummus, zesty tzatziki, and fresh Mediterranean ingredients. Crisp pita chips provide the perfect crunch for scooping up this crowd-pleasing appetizer that brings Greek flavors right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Blend ground chicken with breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a large mixing bowl, ensuring ingredients are just combined without overmixing the meat mixture.
- Gently form chicken mixture into uniform spherical meatballs approximately golf ball-sized, maintaining consistent shape for even cooking.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and carefully place meatballs inside, rotating periodically to achieve golden-brown exterior and complete internal cooking, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside while preparing the glaze.
- In the same skillet, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha, creating a flavorful base for the sauce.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water, then gradually pour into the simmering sauce, continuously stirring to prevent lumps and promote smooth thickening.
- Return cooked meatballs to the skillet, gently tossing to ensure complete and even sauce coverage.
- Garnish with additional sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for enhanced visual appeal and texture.
Notes
- Mix ingredients gently to prevent tough meatballs, ensuring a tender and juicy texture by avoiding overworking the ground chicken mixture.
- Use medium heat when cooking meatballs to achieve a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a fully cooked and moist interior.
- Continuously stir the sauce while adding cornstarch slurry to prevent lumps and create a smooth, glossy coating that evenly covers the meatballs.
- Substitute ground chicken with plant-based alternatives like tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version, using gluten-free breadcrumbs to make the recipe gluten-sensitive friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg