Greek Chicken Burgers
Chicken burgers are incredibly versatile and can hold tons of flavor. These Greek-style chicken burgers are juicy and delicious. I like to top them with fresh, thinly sliced veggies like cucumbers, bell pepper, and red onions to add a nice crunch. I then add hummus and tzatziki to serve as my burger sauces. Super scrumptious sandwiches perfect for lunch or dinner!
Greek Chicken Burgers - the Gyro’s cute cousin.
RECIPE - yields 4 burgers
TIME - 30-35 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 lb ground chicken
3 tablespoons tzatziki sauce (I have a simple recipe for tzatziki here.)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2-3 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fresh buns, pita, or lettuce as burger top and bottom (I use Brioche buns)
Thinly sliced red onion, cucumbers (I use the mini Persian cucumbers and make long strips vs discs), and bell peppers for burger topper
Hummus and tzatziki for burger topper
DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients excluding toppings and buns to a bowl. Stir to combine. Form 4 patties.
Add a drizzle of olive oil (optional: and 1/2 tablespoon of butter) to skillet and cook burgers for 7-9 minutes on each side (until chicken is 165 degrees F).
Add to bun of choice and top with hummus, red onion, and thinly sliced cucumber slices, and bell peppers.
*Tip #1: The mini Persian cucumbers always come in a package of six. I use one when I make my tzatziki sauce and one on top of the burgers. For a tasty side with your burgers, dice the remaining four cucumbers, add in an equal amount of halved cherry tomatoes, a teaspoon of olive oil, a tablespoon of white vinegar, a teaspoon of sesame seeds, and salt and pepper to taste. You’ll have a yummy and healthy side to go with your burgers!
*Tip #2: You can buy all these things and use any leftovers for Greek salads!