Description
These Greek Chicken Burgers offer a healthy and flavorful twist on traditional burgers, combining ground chicken with feta cheese, fresh herbs, and Greek yogurt for moisture. Served on whole wheat buns with fresh veggies, they make a satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 4 whole wheat burger buns
- 1 cup baby spinach or arugula
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- Extra Greek yogurt (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, crumbled feta cheese, and plain Greek yogurt.
- Add the breadcrumbs to the mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped dill, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir this herb mixture into the chicken mixture until well combined.
- Using your hands, gently mix all the ingredients together until just combined.
- Once combined, divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 1 inch thick.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to heat up for about 1 minute.
- Carefully place the chicken patties in the skillet or on the grill pan. Cook for about 5-6 minutes on one side without moving them.
- After 5-6 minutes, flip the patties gently using a spatula. Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes on the other side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- If you prefer, you can add a slice of feta cheese on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking.
- Once cooked, remove the patties from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes.
- While the patties are resting, prepare the burger buns.
- Spread a generous amount of Greek yogurt on the bottom half of each bun.
- Place a cooked chicken patty on top of the yogurt-covered bun.
- Add a handful of baby spinach or arugula on top of the patty.
- Layer on a few slices of tomato and cucumber.
- Top with the other half of the bun and press down gently to secure the ingredients.
- Serve the Greek chicken burgers immediately while they are warm.
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle some additional Greek yogurt on top of the assembled burgers or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
- Feel free to customize your burgers with additional toppings such as sliced red onion, olives, or tzatziki sauce for an authentic Greek flavor.
- Leftover patties can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes