Let’s cook this flavorful Greek-inspired meal:

1. Prepare Meatball Mixture:

• In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, plain breadcrumbs, finely diced red onion, minced garlic, crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup of the chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh dill (or dried), dried oregano, beaten egg, and about half of the lemon zest (zest from 1 lemon, approx. 1-2 tsp).
• Season the mixture generously with salt and pepper.
• Gently mix all ingredients with your hands or a spoon just until combined. Do not overmix, as this can make meatballs tough.

2. Shape Meatballs:

• Shape the meat mixture into small balls, roughly golf ball size (about 1-1.5 inches). Aim for uniform size for even cooking. You should get around 16-20 meatballs.

3. Cook Meatballs:

• Heat about 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Carefully place the meatballs in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan (cook in batches if necessary).
• Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, turning gently, until golden brown on all sides and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C for chicken).
• Remove cooked meatballs from the skillet and set aside, keeping warm.

4. Cook Orzo:

• While meatballs cook (or just after), bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium pot.
• Add the uncooked orzo pasta and cook according to package directions (typically 8-10 minutes) until tender but still slightly firm (al dente).
• Drain the orzo well.

5. Finish Lemony Orzo:

• Return the drained orzo to the pot (off the heat) or transfer to a serving bowl.
• Add the remaining olive oil (about 1-2 tablespoons), the remaining lemon zest (from the second lemon), the fresh lemon juice, the grated Parmesan cheese, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
• Toss everything together gently until the orzo is well coated. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.

6. Assemble and Serve:

• Spoon the lemony Parmesan orzo onto serving plates or into shallow bowls.
• Top the orzo with several warm Greek chicken meatballs.
• Garnish with extra fresh parsley and/or extra crumbled feta cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

A beautiful and flavorful meal ready to enjoy