Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsVeselkaGrilled Chicken Shashlyck Meatballs Recipe

Grilled Chicken Shashlyck Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Veselka
Time45m
Serves4

Over Myzeria (creamy cucumber salad with dill and Spring onions) with a side of Burachky (beets and horseradish).

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Myzeria (Cucumber Salad)

Burachky (Beets and Horseradish)

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatball Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    Wet your hands with water and form the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball. Thread the meatballs onto the soaked skewers.

Grilling the Meatballs

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Grill the Meatballs

    Brush the meatballs with olive oil and grill them for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.

Myzeria Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Cucumber Salad

    In a bowl, mix diced cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, chopped spring onions, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.

Burachky Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Beets

    In a bowl, combine roasted diced beets with horseradish, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

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