Description
These Mediterranean Greek Chicken Burgers are juicy, flavorful, and packed with fresh Mediterranean ingredients like feta cheese, garlic, lemon, and herbs. Made with lean ground chicken, they are a lighter yet satisfying alternative to traditional burgers and perfect for healthy meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds lean ground chicken
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced and squeezed dry
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg (optional)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped and drained (optional)
- Burger buns or pita bread for serving
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
- Sliced cucumber for serving
- Tomatoes for serving
- Lettuce for serving
- Red onion slices for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, feta cheese, red onion, garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- If the mixture feels too soft or wet, mix in the egg and breadcrumbs to help bind the patties.
- Fold in any optional add-ins such as spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted red peppers if desired.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into burger patties about 1/2-inch thick.
- Press a small dent into the center of each patty to help them cook evenly.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer the burgers to a plate and let them rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve in burger buns or pita bread with tzatziki sauce, cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, and red onion slices.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be substituted for ground chicken.
- Adding breadcrumbs and egg helps prevent the patties from falling apart.
- Do not overmix the chicken mixture to keep the burgers tender and juicy.
- Air fryer cooking works well at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Lettuce wraps make a great low-carb serving option.
- Tzatziki sauce pairs perfectly with the Mediterranean flavors.
- Freeze uncooked or cooked patties for easy future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
