# Lemon-Leek Orzo with Herbed Chicken Meatballs

A leek-based orzo with a touch of lemon, and Mediterranean-inspired chicken meatballs packed with garlic and fresh herbs.

- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Drink
- Diet: pescatarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely grated and lightly squeezed of excess liquid
- 3 garlic clove, finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, washed, and thinly sliced
- 2 garlic clove, minced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach
- 1 large lemon lemon zest
- kosher salt (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- fresh lemon juice (optional)
- fresh dill (optional)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)
- extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

## Instructions

1. Combine ground chicken, panko, grated onion, minced garlic, herbs, egg, oregano, salt, pepper, and some of the olive oil in a bowl, then mix by hand.
2. Form mixture into meatballs and brown them in a pan with olive oil.
3. Remove meatballs from the pan and add the leeks, sautéing with salt.
4. Add minced garlic to the leeks and stir.
5. Stir in the dry orzo.
6. Pour in white wine and stir until absorbed.
7. Add warm chicken broth and continue to stir.
8. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
9. Stir in the spinach and nestle the meatballs into the orzo.
10. Finish with a touch of olive oil, if desired.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZN8SVdxCw/
- Creator: yarindanieli
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9c176f51-f206-4c7e-b16f-5de267f42b8b
- Extracted: 2026-10-17

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