Mediterranean Chicken Burger With Tzatziki Sauce

This Mediterranean Chicken Burger with Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious and healthy twist on a classic burger. The juicy chicken patty is seasoned with Mediterranean flavors and topped with a creamy and refreshing tzatziki sauce.

Mediterranean Chicken Burger With Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 burger buns
  • Lettuce, tomato, and onion for topping
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess moisture
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
  3. While the patties are cooking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toast the burger buns in the skillet or in a toaster.
  5. Assemble the burgers by placing a chicken patty on each bun, topping with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Skillet Bowl Spatula Toaster (optional)

Tools

Knife Cutting board Grater

Serving suggestions

Serve the Mediterranean Chicken Burgers with a side of Greek salad or roasted vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For a lighter option, you can serve the chicken patties wrapped in lettuce instead of using burger buns.

Cost

$15