Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers (Printable)
Succulent Mediterranean chicken patties with herbs, grilled perfectly and topped with cool creamy tzatziki sauce.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken Burgers
01 - 1.1 lb ground chicken
02 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
06 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil for grilling
→ Tzatziki Sauce
12 - 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
13 - 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
14 - 1 clove garlic, minced
15 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
16 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
18 - 1/4 tsp salt
19 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Servings
20 - 4 burger buns or pita breads
21 - Sliced tomato
22 - Sliced red onion
23 - Crisp lettuce leaves
# Steps:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - Combine ground chicken, red onion, garlic, feta, parsley, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined; avoid overworking the meat.
03 - Shape the mixture into 4 equal patties, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
04 - Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns or pita breads until golden and crisp.
06 - Place lettuce on bun base, add chicken patty, spoon generous tzatziki over top, and layer with tomato and onion slices. Cover with top bun.
07 - Serve immediately with extra tzatziki on the side for additional flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The feta inside these patties creates little pockets of salty creaminess that burst with every bite.
- Homemade tzatziki takes five minutes but tastes infinitely better than anything from a jar.
- These burgers manage to feel indulgent while still being packed with lean protein and fresh herbs.
02 -
- Squeezing every last drop of water from the grated cucumber is the difference between creamy tzatziki and watery disappointment.
- Letting the formed patties rest in the refrigerator for thirty minutes helps them hold together better during cooking.
- Do not press down on the burgers while they cook or you will squeeze out all those precious juices.
03 -
- Mix a pinch of smoked paprika into the chicken mixture for an unexpected depth of flavor.
- Brush the burgers with a little olive oil halfway through cooking for extra color and moisture.