Description
Deliciously juicy chicken burgers enhanced with feta cheese and fresh herbs, topped with creamy tzatziki for a burst of Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Chicken (93% lean)
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (or goat cheese, or omit)
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (or dill)
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 large Egg (beaten)
- 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce (fresh or store-bought)
- 2 cups Fresh Vegetables (lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers)
- 4 pieces Buns or Pita (whole grain or gluten-free)
Instructions
- Combine ground chicken, feta, onion, garlic, parsley (or dill), oregano, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Fold in breadcrumbs and beaten egg gently.
- Shape into 4 patties and let rest.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil it.
- Cook patties for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prepare tzatziki and veggies for assembling.
- Let burgers rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For maximum flavor, let your mixture chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can substitute ground turkey or use almond flour for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken burger, greek food, tzatziki, healthy burger, summer grilling