Greek Chicken Burgers
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
🍽 Serves: 4 burgers
🧄 Ingredients
For the Chicken Patties
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500 g (1 lb) ground chicken
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ small red onion, finely chopped
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp olive oil
For Serving (Optional but Recommended)
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Burger buns or pita bread
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Sliced cucumber
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Tomato slices
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Red onion slices
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Lettuce
Tzatziki Sauce (Quick Version)
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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½ cucumber, grated & squeezed dry
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Burger Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, red onion, feta, parsley, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
2. Shape the Patties
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties, about ¾-inch thick.
3. Cook the Burgers
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it.
Cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
4. Prepare the Tzatziki
Mix all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl. Chill for 10 minutes for best flavor.
5. Assemble
Toast buns lightly.
Add lettuce, chicken patty, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and a generous spoon of tzatziki.
🌿 Tips & Variations
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Low-carb option: Serve in lettuce wraps instead of buns
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Extra juicy: Add 1–2 tbsp Greek yogurt to the chicken mixture
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Spicy twist: Add chili flakes or harissa
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Meal prep: Patties can be frozen uncooked for up to 2 months
🥗 Why You’ll Love These
✔ High-protein
✔ Juicy & flavorful
✔ Mediterranean & healthy
✔ Perfect for meal prep or summer grilling
