Greek Chicken Burgers Tzatziki (Printable Version)
Succulent Mediterranean chicken patties with feta and herbs, crowned with cool tzatziki sauce
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Burgers
01 - 1.1 lb ground chicken
02 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
06 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil for grilling
→ Tzatziki Sauce
12 - 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
13 - 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
14 - 1 clove garlic, minced
15 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
16 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
18 - 1/4 tsp salt
19 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
20 - 4 burger buns or pita breads
21 - Sliced tomato
22 - Sliced red onion
23 - Crisp lettuce leaves
# How-To:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, red onion, garlic, feta, parsley, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
03 - Shape the chicken mixture into 4 equal patties, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
04 - Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Lightly toast the burger buns or pita breads until golden and crisp.
06 - Place lettuce on the bun bottom, add a chicken patty, spoon generous tzatziki sauce over top, and layer with tomato and onion slices. Complete with the top bun.
07 - Serve immediately with additional tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The feta melting through the chicken creates these incredible salty pockets of flavor
- Homemade tzatziki takes about five minutes and transforms everything it touches
02 -
- Squeezing every drop of water out of the grated cucumber is what makes restaurant-style tzatziki
- Letting the chicken mixture rest in the fridge for 15 minutes helps the patties hold together better
03 -
- Do not press down on the patties while they cook or you will lose the juicy center
- Let the cooked chicken rest for two minutes before assembling so the juices redistribute