Food Network
Home> Recipes> Chicken>
Spanikopita Chicken Meatballs with Spicy Cucumber and Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Spanikopita Chicken Meatballs with Spicy Cucumber and Yogurt Sauce

Show:

Episode:

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate This RecipeRead users' reviews (70)

Browse Reviews by Keywordnew!

Loading review filters...

COMMENT ON THIS PROJECT

    

Sign in

All fields are required.

E-mail Address:

Password:

Remember me on this computer

Signing in

Please enter your email address and we will send your password

E-mail Address

Your password has been sent and should arrive in your mailbox very soon.

Not a member?

Sign up for My Food Network to share photos, show off your style, and connect to an enthusiastic and helpful community.

It's free and easy.

Review This Recipe

You must be logged in to review this recipe.

or Sign Up to Review

Average Rating:

Total Reviews: 70

Showing 21-30 of 70

Sort by:

Newest

  • on November 03, 2009

    Flag

    Sorry, but these did just not cut it. Waste of time and food! I made the meatballs and sauce according to the recipe and the flavor was terrible. Would not make again.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on October 10, 2009

    Flag

    I thought I would have time to thaw my spinach but I got home late. I used two cans of del monte spinach, strained it and seperated per the recipe and it looked like it was going to be way too much. They were delicious. Everyone else who mentions cooking time is so right...none of the chicken was visible in mine so "golden brown" was not an option....so I just cooked them until they looked done. I found the sauce a little too bitter and added salt, more cucumber, and some garlic powder. I agree with someone else's comment that store bought might be a good option. Costco Tzaziki is pretty good!

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on October 02, 2009

    Flag

    It was great. I skipped most of the oil and the salt and it was still great! We ate in on flat bread and made a sandwich with it- made for a great meal.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on September 22, 2009

    Flag

    The first time I made it it was awesome. The second time just average. I am not sure why. But I know the cook time is definately off. Maybe I guessed right the first time.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on August 17, 2009

    Flag

    I made these for the first time two years ago for my Latin classes' Greek class party. I was worried that no one would like them because had had no previous experience with the recipe. Everyone loved them and I got a 100 on my part of the class party project. They begged me to make more for another class party. lol I made them again for my family and they also loved them and I've been making them about 7 times a year or more!!! The sauce is great with it, but since my family and friends love hot food, I add a little extra Cumin, Crushed Red Peppers, and Cayenne to it. Oh! Before I forget, the cooking time on this recipe, I believe, is actually the prep time. I cook mine for about 45 min to an hour because I make mine on the fatter side. I rotate them about twice during cooking so that they stay round and don't burn. Greaat recipe nonetheless!!!!!

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on June 10, 2009

    Flag

    i was very skeptical at first. it seemed like more spinach than meat and i was sure they were going to fall apart. they came out whole and tasting great!! I agree with another reviewer that it doesn't need the sauce. i think some store bought tzatziki would be better. damn good meatballs though!

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on April 01, 2009

    Flag

    I honestly didn't think my son would eat these with the spinach. I did a whole greek meal and my "fussy eater" son said, and I quote " I didn't think I liked greek food but I do! I loved the spinach and feta inside these. I would definitely make these again. They go good with greek potatoes and greek salad, with pita, hummus and tzatziki sauce.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on January 03, 2009

    Flag

    I made these meatballs about 10x. When I was first preparing them, my boys were saying 'ill that looks nasty". Once they tried them, they loved and asked me to make them over and over again. I have added my personal touch and now call them Jen's chicken gyro balls.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on November 10, 2008

    Flag

    I followed the recipe as written, but changed to a patty and grilled it on the BBQ pit instead. Put each patty in a wheat pita pocket and dressed it with the yogurt sauce and fresh spinach leaves with a touch of red onion. Yum! My husband who is usually very picky really liked the recipe.

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No

  • on October 05, 2008

    Flag

    I think I have made this recipe at least 80 times in the last couple of years. I use an ice cream scoop to portion out the meat. and then flatten them down so they are small patties.
    they are terrific as a main course with the yogurt sauce. or the tazikie sauce I buy at Costco.
    I also take them as "tailgate" nibbles - and serve them warm to room temperature.
    there are never leftovers - so I quadruple the recipe!
    Gail
    Stuart, Fl

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No
« Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next »
Advertisement

See More Recipes Like This From Food.com

Food Network Store

Browse More Products

Free Recipe of the Day Newsletter

Let Food Network chefs plan what's for dinner, with quick and easy recipes delivered to your inbox daily.

Food Network Food Network
© 2013 Television Food Network G.P. All rights reserved.