Description
These Mediterranean Chicken Burgers are a vibrant culinary journey, bursting with fresh flavors and textures. Infused with herbs and spices, they’re topped with a refreshing tzatziki for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely minced red onion
- 1 finely minced garlic clove
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 English cucumber (for tzatziki)
- 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt (for tzatziki)
- 2 cloves garlic (for tzatziki)
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill (or mint, for tzatziki)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for tzatziki)
- Salt (to taste, for tzatziki)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste, for tzatziki)
- Buns (toasted brioche or whole wheat)
- Crisp lettuce leaves
- Ripe tomato slices
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Kalamata olives (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your tzatziki sauce by grating half an English cucumber and squeezing out excess liquid.
- In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber with one cup of full-fat plain Greek yogurt.
- Finely mince two cloves of garlic and add to the bowl along with two tablespoons of freshly chopped dill.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until well combined and refrigerate.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine one pound of ground chicken, 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese, two tablespoons of finely minced red onion, one minced garlic clove, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, the zest of half a lemon, 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs, and one large egg.
- Add a teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Mix gently until combined.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form them into patties about 3/4 inch thick.
- Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat or preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the patties rest for a couple of minutes.
- Toast the burger buns if desired.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading tzatziki on the bottom half of each bun, adding lettuce, tomato slices, the chicken patty, and red onion. Top with more tzatziki and the other half of the bun.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Don't overmix the chicken to avoid tough burgers. Chill patties before cooking for better shape. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through. Tzatziki can be made ahead for better flavor.