Description
A juicy chicken burger infused with feta and herbs, topped with fresh tzatziki and served in a pita or whole-grain bun, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Chicken (93% lean)
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 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
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce
- 2 cups Fresh Vegetables (lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumber slices)
- 4 Buns or Pitas (whole grain or gluten-free)
Instructions
- Prep: Finely chop the onion, mince garlic, and chop parsley. Crumble the feta and zest the lemon.
- Mix: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, feta, onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, breadcrumbs, and egg. Gently mix until just combined.
- Shape: Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form into patties about 3/4-inch thick. Press a shallow dimple in the center of each patty.
- Rest: Chill the patties in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook (pan method): Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side until golden and a thermometer reads 165°F.
- Cook (grill method): Preheat the grill to medium-high. Grill patties 4-6 minutes per side, ensuring internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Toast: During the last minute of cooking, toast buns cut-side down until lightly browned.
- Finish: Let patties rest 3-5 minutes. Assemble on buns or pitas with tzatziki, and top with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and extra feta or herbs.
Notes
For extra moisture, add a tablespoon of olive oil if using very lean chicken. Freeze uncooked patties for later grilling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Greek chicken burger, tzatziki, Mediterranean recipe, easy dinner, healthy burgers, family meal