Description
These Greek Chicken Burgers are a flavorful and healthy twist on the classic burger, featuring ground chicken mixed with feta cheese, fresh herbs, and traditional Greek seasonings. Juicy and tender, they are pan-cooked or grilled to perfection and served on toasted buns with refreshing toppings like cucumber, tomato, red onion, lettuce, and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s easy to prepare and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking and Serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 4 burger buns
- Optional toppings: sliced cucumber, tomato, red onion, lettuce, tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, crumbled feta cheese, finely chopped red onion, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh dill, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the meat.
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture evenly and shape into 4 equal-sized patties, ensuring they hold together well without compacting too tightly.
- Preheat Pan: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook Burgers: Place the patties in the skillet or grill pan and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side, turning carefully once. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and both sides are golden brown.
- Toast Buns: While the patties cook, optionally toast the burger buns lightly in a separate pan or toaster until golden and crisp.
- Assemble Burgers: Place each cooked chicken patty on a toasted bun and add your choice of toppings such as sliced cucumber, tomato, red onion, lettuce, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm and juicy for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Notes
- These burgers can be cooked on an outdoor grill for a smoky flavor.
- For a low-carb alternative, wrap the cooked patties in lettuce leaves instead of buns.
- You can serve these burgers over a Greek salad if desired.
