Greek Chicken Burgers With Tzatziki (Printable)
Mediterranean spiced chicken patties with cool homemade tzatziki, fresh veggies, and warm buns for a satisfying Greek inspired meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Burgers
01 - 1.1 lb ground chicken
02 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
06 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil for grilling
→ Tzatziki Sauce
12 - 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
13 - 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
14 - 1 clove garlic, minced
15 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
16 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
18 - 1/4 tsp salt
19 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Serving
20 - 4 burger buns or pita breads
21 - Sliced tomato
22 - Sliced red onion
23 - Crisp lettuce leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - Combine ground chicken, red onion, garlic, feta, parsley, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just incorporated, being careful not to overwork the meat.
03 - Shape the chicken mixture into 4 equal patties, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
04 - Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns or pita breads until golden and crispy.
06 - Layer lettuce on the bun base, add a chicken patty, spoon generous tzatziki over the top, and finish with tomato and onion slices. Place the top bun and serve immediately with extra tzatziki on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The feta inside these chicken burgers creates little pockets of salty creaminess that burst with every bite
- Homemade tzatziki is leagues better than store bought and takes literally five minutes
- Ground chicken stays incredibly juicy when you do not overwork the meat mixture
02 -
- Squeezing every drop of water from grated cucumber is the single most important step for thick creamy tzatziki
- Ground chicken needs gentle handling unlike beef which can take more aggressive mixing
- Letting shaped patties rest for ten minutes before cooking prevents them from falling apart on the grill
03 -
- Use full fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest tzatziki that will not separate
- Pat the chicken patties dry with paper towels before cooking to get better browning