Greek Chicken Burgers Tzatziki (Printer-friendly)
Mediterranean-seasoned chicken patties grilled golden and topped with creamy homemade tzatziki sauce for fresh, zesty flavor.
# 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
→ 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
→ For Serving
20 - 4 burger buns or pita breads
21 - Sliced tomato
22 - Sliced red onion
23 - Crisp lettuce leaves
# How to Make It:
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 serving time.
02 - Combine ground chicken, red onion, garlic, feta cheese, parsley, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just incorporated; avoid overworking the meat.
03 - Shape the chicken mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
04 - Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns or pita breads on the grill pan or in a toaster until golden and crisp.
06 - Layer lettuce on the bun base, add a chicken patty, spoon generous tzatziki sauce 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 homemade tzatziki transforms into something magical after an hour in the fridge, so make it first and let the flavors dance together while you prep everything else
- Ground chicken can be bland, but the feta creates these little salty bursts that make every bite interesting without feeling heavy
02 -
- I once skipped squeezing the cucumber dry and ended up with tzatziki the consistency of soup—learn from my mistake and really squeeze it
- Letting the patties rest for 5 minutes after cooking helps them hold their juices when you bite into them
03 -
- If your grill pan isn't non-stick, give it a generous coating of oil to prevent sticking—the feta can get a bit melty and clingy
- Let the cooked patties rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels so they stay crisp on the outside