What I Eat on a GLP-1

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Ground Chicken (93% lean, preferably from Costco)
• 0.5 cup Plain Breadcrumbs (Panko works best for light texture)
• 1 piece Large Egg (Room temperature)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder (Optional, for extra flavor)
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
• 0.25 cup Greek Dressing (store‑bought) (Contains feta and olives; use for meatballs and salad)
• 1 head Romaine Lettuce (Chopped roughly)
• 1 medium Cucumber (Diced)
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (Halved)
• 0.25 piece Red Onion (Thinly sliced)
• 0.25 cup Kalamata Olives (Sliced)
• 0.25 cup Feta Cheese (Crumled)
• 0.25 cup Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (Store‑bought, for dipping)
• 4 pieces Pita Bread (small) (Warm before serving)
• 1 spray Olive Oil Spray (For the baking sheet)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the meatballs.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Mix Meatball Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with a spoon or hands until just combined; over‑mixing can make the meatballs tough.

   Time: PT2M

3. Form Meatballs

   Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1‑inch (≈2.5 cm) meatballs, about 20 total. Place them evenly on a parchment‑lined baking sheet.

   Time: PT5M

4. Bake Meatballs

   Spray the meatballs lightly with olive oil spray. Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 400°F

5. Prepare Greek Salad

   While the meatballs bake, chop the romaine lettuce, dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion, and slice the olives. Combine all in a salad bowl, add crumbled feta, and toss with 2 Tbsp of the Greek dressing.

   Time: PT10M

6. Plate and Serve

   Arrange the baked meatballs on a serving plate. Add a generous scoop of salad on the side, a dollop of roasted red‑pepper hummus, and warm pita pieces. Drizzle any remaining Greek dressing over the meatballs if desired.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

3 g