Greek Chicken Burgers With Tzatziki (Printable)
Succulent chicken burgers with Mediterranean herbs, crisp vegetables, and zesty homemade tzatziki sauce on toasted buns.
# What You'll 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 for cooking
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta, red onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just incorporated, taking care not to overwork the meat.
03 - Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into uniform burger patties approximately 1/2 inch thick.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Place patties in the pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - Layer lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add the cooked chicken patty, followed by tomato slices, red onion, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. Top with the remaining bun half and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The feta inside the patties creates little salty bursts of flavor that surprise you with every bite
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon cooking
02 -
- Ground chicken needs to be cooked to 165°F but will dry out quickly, so remove them promptly when they reach temperature
- The tzatziki actually tastes better after sitting for an hour, so make it first and let it rest while you prep everything else
03 -
- Make a double batch of tzatziki, it keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to a week and is perfect with everything from roasted vegetables to pita chips
- If the patties feel sticky while shaping, wet your hands lightly with cold water and they'll form easily