Delicious Greek Chicken Burgers: Perfect for Dinner Tonight!
These Greek Chicken Burgers are a flavorful twist on traditional burgers, packed with fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Enjoy a light yet satisfying meal that transports you straight to the Mediterranean!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken (90-93% lean)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup finely grated onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup plain Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Mince the fresh parsley, oregano, and mint. Grate the onion and mince the garlic. Crumble the feta cheese if using a block. Get out a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the Burger Mixture: In the mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, grated onion, minced garlic, crumbled feta, chopped herbs, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together gently without overmixing.
- Form the Patties: From the mixture, form about 6 equal-sized patties, about ¾ to 1 inch thick. Press a shallow indentation into the center of each patty.
- Cook Your Burgers: Choose a cooking method: Grill at medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side, pan-fry in a skillet with olive oil for 6-8 minutes per side, or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the burgers rest for 5 minutes off the heat before serving. Serve on toasted burger buns, warm pita bread, or lettuce wraps with toppings like tzatziki, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. Consider making your own tzatziki for a fresher taste. You can also add sun-dried tomatoes or spinach to the mixture for extra flavor.