Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers (Printable)
Succulent Mediterranean chicken patties with feta, herbs, and creamy tzatziki on toasted buns for a fresh, protein-packed meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Burgers
01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
05 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Tzatziki Sauce
12 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
13 - 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
14 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil
18 - 1/4 tsp salt
19 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
→ Serving
20 - 4 burger buns, lightly toasted
21 - 1 cup lettuce leaves
22 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
23 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir thoroughly until well incorporated. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - Place ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta, red onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough patties.
03 - Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into uniform burger patties, pressing lightly to compact without overhandling.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Place lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a cooked chicken patty, tomato slices, red onion rings, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Complete with the top bun.
06 - Serve immediately with additional tzatziki sauce on the side for extra flavor.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The tzatziki comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
- Ground chicken stays incredibly juicy thanks to the clever breadcrumb trick
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- Squeezing every last drop of water from the grated cucumber is the difference between sauce and soup
- Letting the mixture rest for 10 minutes before shaping helps the breadcrumbs absorb moisture and hold everything together
03 -
- Letting the tzatziki sit for at least an hour makes the flavors bloom exponentially
- Toast your buns with a little olive oil instead of butter for extra Mediterranean flavor