Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers With Tzatziki (Printable)
Succulent Mediterranean chicken patties with herbs, feta, and creamy tzatziki. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Burgers
01 - 1.1 lbs ground chicken
02 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
06 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Tzatziki Sauce
12 - 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
13 - 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
14 - 1 clove garlic, minced
15 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
16 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
18 - 1/4 tsp salt
19 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
20 - 4 burger buns or pita breads
21 - Sliced tomato
22 - Sliced red onion
23 - Crisp lettuce leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, red onion, garlic, feta, parsley, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; avoid overworking the meat.
03 - Shape the mixture into 4 equal patties, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
04 - Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns or pita breads for added texture and to prevent sogginess.
06 - Place lettuce on the bottom bun, add a chicken patty, spoon generous tzatziki sauce over top, and finish with tomato and onion slices. Close with the top bun.
07 - Serve immediately with extra tzatziki on the side for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The homemade tzatziki transforms these burgers into something extraordinary
- Ground chicken stays incredibly juicy thanks to the feta and thoughtful seasoning
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- Overworking the chicken mixture makes tough dense patties so mix gently
- Squeezing every last drop of water from the cucumber is crucial for thick tzatziki
03 -
- Let the formed patties chill for 15 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape
- Brush the patties with olive oil while cooking for an even better golden crust