Description
These Greek Chicken Burgers combine tender ground chicken with flavorful feta cheese, fresh herbs, and classic Mediterranean seasonings. Grilled to perfection and topped with refreshing tzatziki, cucumber, tomato, and red onion, these burgers offer a healthy and delicious twist on the traditional burger perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burger Patties
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking and Assembly
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling)
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup sliced tomato
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, crumbled feta, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped dill, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are just incorporated without overmixing to keep the burgers tender.
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture evenly into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion carefully into burger patties, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Preheat and Oil the Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat. Brush the grilling surface with olive oil to prevent sticking and help achieve a nice sear.
- Grill the Patties: Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Grill until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), and the patties are golden brown and cooked through.
- Toast the Buns: While the patties are grilling, toast the hamburger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster for added texture and warmth.
- Assemble the Burgers: Spread tzatziki sauce generously on the bottom half of each bun. Layer on the grilled chicken patty, followed by cucumber slices, tomato slices, thinly sliced red onion, and lettuce leaves if desired. Top with the remaining bun halves.
- Serve: Serve the Greek chicken burgers immediately while warm and juicy for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- These burgers can be cooked on a stovetop skillet if a grill isn’t available.
- For a low-carb option, serve the patties in lettuce wraps instead of buns.
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground chicken if preferred.
- Ensure not to overmix the burger mixture to keep patties tender.
- Using fresh herbs enhances the authentic Mediterranean flavor.