Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers Tzatziki (Printable Version)
Succulent chicken patties with feta and herbs, topped with crisp veggies and creamy tzatziki on toasted buns.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Burgers
01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
05 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
→ Tzatziki Sauce
12 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
13 - 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
14 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil
18 - 1/4 tsp salt
19 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
→ Serving
20 - 4 burger buns, lightly toasted
21 - 1 cup lettuce leaves
22 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
23 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - Combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta, red onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix just until incorporated, avoiding overmixing to prevent tough patties.
03 - Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into uniform patties approximately 3/4-inch thick.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Place lettuce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a chicken patty, tomato slices, red onion, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Cover with the top bun.
06 - Serve immediately with extra tzatziki sauce on the side for additional flavor.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The tzatziki sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
- Ground chicken stays incredibly juicy thanks to the feta and breadcrumb trick I learned
02 -
- Chicken burgers need to reach 165°F internally, so invest in a good meat thermometer
- The tzatziki actually tastes better after resting for an hour, so make it first
03 -
- Squeeze your grated cucumber over the sink until no more liquid comes out
- Use a light touch when shaping the patties for the most tender texture