Ingredients
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For the Aromatic Chicken Patties:
- 1.5 lbs ground chicken
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Cooling Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For Serving:
- Pita bread or burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Red onion slices (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, feta, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, minced garlic, oregano, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Gently mix until just combined, then shape into 4-6 patties.
- Grill over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, pan-fry in olive oil, or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare tzatziki sauce by combining yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the burgers with patties, tzatziki sauce, and toppings on pita or buns.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for spice, extra fresh herbs for an aromatic boost, or swap feta for halloumi cheese. For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken with mashed chickpeas or grilled halloumi.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill, Pan-Fry, or Bake
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Greek chicken burger, tzatziki, Mediterranean, feta, olives