Meatballs:

• 2 pounds ground chicken
• 1 ½ shallots, grated or finely chopped (or ½ cup finely chopped red onion)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¾ cup gluten-free bread crumbs or ½ cup almond flour/crushed pork rinds*
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped dill
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Tzatziki Sauce:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (dairy-free if preferred)
• ½ small cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess water
• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried or 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• Salt and pepper to taste