Description
These Greek-inspired chicken burgers are juicy, flavorful, and packed with Mediterranean ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and fresh dill. They’re quick, easy, and perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. Serve them with tzatziki, feta, or butter lettuce for an authentic taste!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burgers:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For Serving (Optional):
- Butter lettuce
- Tzatziki sauce
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Sliced onion
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
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Make the Burger Patties:
- In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, red onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well with your hands and shape into 4 large patties.
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Cook the Patties:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Alternatively, grill the patties over medium heat.
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Assemble the Burgers:
- Serve plain or on lettuce wraps or burger buns with your favorite toppings.
- Pair with tzatziki, feta, tomatoes, or avocado for a Mediterranean twist.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Raw patties can be made 1 day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Storage: Store cooked patties in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Serving Idea: Pair with Greek fries or a side salad for a complete meal!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg