Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Chicken (93% lean)
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (or goat cheese or omit for dairy-free)
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (or dill)
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce (fresh or store-bought)
- 2 cups Fresh Vegetables (lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers)
- 4 pieces Buns or Pita (whole grain or gluten-free)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and crumbled feta. Add parsley, oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix gently until evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle in breadcrumbs and add the egg to the mixture. Fold until just combined; form four patties about three-quarters of an inch thick, with a thumb indentation in the center of each.
- Refrigerate patties for 10 to 20 minutes to firm up.
- Heat a skillet or grill to medium-high and brush with oil. Cook patties 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F.
- Toast buns or warm pita on the grill. Assemble by spreading tzatziki on both sides, place a burger on the base, and top with lettuce, sliced tomato, and cucumber. Serve immediately.
Notes
Be careful not to overmix the meat mixture to keep the patties tender. Allowing the patties to chill will help them maintain their shape during cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg