Tasty Greek Chicken Burgers
Juicy ground chicken burgers infused with feta, dill, lemon, and oregano, then topped with cool tzatziki, crisp cucumber, and tomato for a fresh Greek-inspired bite.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb ground chicken
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup baby spinach, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely grated
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1.25 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil for the pan or grill grates
- 4 bun brioche burger buns split and toasted
- 0.75 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 tomato ripe tomato, sliced
- 0.5 cucumber English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 leaf butter lettuce
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, feta, spinach, red onion, garlic, dill, oregano, lemon zest, salt, pepper, panko, and egg. Mix gently until just combined; do not overwork.
- Cover and chill the mixture for 10 minutes to firm up, making it easier to shape.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties about 0.75 inch thick. Press a slight dimple in the center of each patty.
- Preheat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Brush with olive oil.
- Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Toast buns. Spread tzatziki on the bottom buns, add lettuce, the burger patty, tomato, and cucumber. Top with more tzatziki if desired and close with the top buns.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Lightly oil hands when shaping patties to prevent sticking. For grilling, oil grates well and avoid moving the patties too early—flip once they release easily. If the mixture feels too wet, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more panko; if too dry, mix in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Always cook chicken to 165°F.