🍔 The Best Greek Chicken Burgers 🧾 Ingredients For the burgers: 500g ground chicken 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried) 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp whole wheat breadcrumbs (optional, for binding) 1 egg For the tzatziki sauce: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt ½ cucumber, grated & squeezed dry 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp fresh dill (or mint) Salt to taste For serving: Whole wheat burger buns or pita Tomato slices 🍅 Lettuce 🥬 Red onion slices Optional: feta cheese crumbles 👩🍳 Instructions 1. Make the patties
In a bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, onion, herbs, spices, lemon juice, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix gently (don’t overwork). Form into 4 equal patties.
2. Cook Pan: Cook in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side Grill: Grill on medium heat until fully cooked (internal temp 75°C / 165°F) 3. Prepare tzatziki
Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Chill until ready.
4. Assemble
Place chicken burger on bun or pita, add lettuce, tomato, onion, and a generous spoon of tzatziki. Sprinkle feta if desired.
🍽️ Serving Ideas Serve with baked sweet potato fries 🍠 Pair with a simple cucumber salad Go low-carb: wrap in lettuce instead of buns ⭐ Healthy Notes Lean protein from chicken Yogurt-based sauce instead of heavy mayo Fresh herbs = big flavor without extra calories 💡 Tips for Perfect Burgers Keep mixture slightly moist—chicken dries out easily Chill patties 15–20 minutes before cooking to help them hold shape Add chopped spinach or grated zucchini for extra nutrition
