Chicken Meatball Pita Bowls with Seasoned Fries and Feta
Enjoy a delightful culinary experience with Chicken Meatball Pita Bowls with Seasoned Fries and Feta. This wholesome meal combines juicy ground chicken meatballs, perfectly seasoned crispy fries, and a creamy avocado sauce, all served in warm pita bread. Whether you’re preparing for a busy weeknight dinner or planning a gathering, these customizable bowls allow everyone to build their ideal meal. Packed with flavor and nutrition, this dish will satisfy your cravings while keeping it healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 4 russet potatoes, cut into ¼-inch-thick matchsticks
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- flaky sea salt
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped or grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 fresh pitas or naan, warmed
- lettuce, herbs, and feta, for serving
- 1 large avocado, halved
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup fresh basil
- 1 jalapeño, seeded if desired
- juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Toss the russet potatoes with olive oil and a pinch of salt on a large baking sheet; spread evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until slightly golden, then flip them over and bake for another 15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, shallot, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Coat your hands with a bit of oil; roll the mixture into rounded tablespoon-sized balls (you should have about 14-15 meatballs).
- Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until crisp and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Toss the fries with this seasoning mix after removing them from the oven.
- Combine all avocado sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble bowls with avocado sauce at the base, topped with warm pita bread, lettuce, feta crumbles, seasoned fries, and baked meatballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg