Greek Chicken Burgers: A Juicy Mediterranean Masterpiece
A flavorful Mediterranean-inspired chicken burger with fresh herbs, zesty tzatziki sauce, and juicy vegetables. Easy to prepare with minimal effort, these juicy burgers deliver bold Greek flavors perfect for busy weeknights or lazy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 burgers
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free (with modifications), Gluten-Free (with bun substitutions)
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground chicken (dark and white meat blend preferred)
1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley (finely chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp (3g) kosher salt
1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil (for pan-searing)
1/2 cup (120ml) plain Greek yogurt (thick full-fat preferred)
1/3 cup (50g) green cucumber (finely diced)
1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tbsp (4g) fresh dill (finely chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced for tzatziki)
4 brioche buns (lightly toasted)
4 leaves green leaf lettuce (washed and dried)
1 large red heirloom tomato (thickly sliced)
1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced half-moons)
1/4 cup (35g) white feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
Prep the chicken patty mixture by finely dicing chicken meat and mixing with chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Form into 4 equal patties using your hands or a burger press.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (2-3 minutes). Add patties and cook 5 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked (165°F/74°C internal temperature).
Meanwhile, make tzatziki: Whisk Greek yogurt, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 finely minced garlic clove, diced cucumber, lemon juice, and chopped dill until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Toast buns in a 350°F oven (8-10 minutes) or on a griddle.
Assemble burgers: Spread tzatziki on bottom half of each bun, layer lettuce, tomato slices, and onion half-moons. Top with a chicken patty and sprinkle crumbled feta over the proteins.
Swap top bun pieces to complete sandwiches.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal. For dairy-free option, use vegan feta and coconut yogurt tzatziki. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in fridge up to 2 days.