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Juicy Greek chicken burgers with feta cheese, tzatziki, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and dill on toasted brioche buns.

Greek Chicken Burgers

Make juicy Greek Chicken Burgers loaded with crumbled feta, fresh herbs, and creamy tzatziki sauce on toasted brioche buns. A quick 30-minute Mediterranean dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Patties:
  • - 1 lb ground chicken 93% lean
  • - 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • - 1/4 cup red onion finely minced
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 2 tbsp fresh mint or parsley finely chopped
  • - 1 tsp dried oregano
  • - 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
  • - 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • - 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for pan cooking
For Burger Assembly:
  • - 4 brioche buns split and toasted
  • - 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
  • - 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
  • - 1/2 English cucumber sliced into rounds
  • - 1 large tomato sliced into rounds
  • - 1/2 red onion sliced into rings
  • - 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled, for topping
  • - 4 sprigs fresh dill

Method
 

MIX PATTIES:
  1. In a large bowl, gently combine ground chicken, minced red onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs, dried oregano, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese until just mixed.
SHAPE PATTIES:
  1. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into 3/4-inch thick patties. Press a light indentation into the center of each patty with your thumb.
COOK BURGERS:
  1. Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a warm plate and rest 3 minutes.
TOAST BUNS:
  1. Place split brioche buns cut-side down into skillet pan juices for 1 minute until lightly toasted.
ASSEMBLE BURGERS:
  1. Spread 2 tbsp tzatziki sauce on bottom bun halves. Layer with lettuce, cucumber slices, tomato slices, and red onion rings. Place hot chicken patty on top.
GARNISH & SERVE:
  1. Top patty with remaining crumbled feta cheese and fresh dill sprigs. Cover with top bun and serve immediately.

Notes

- Do not overmix ground chicken to preserve tender texture.
- Substitute ground turkey 1:1 if desired.
- Make gluten-free by using gluten-free buns or serving in a lettuce wrap.