Greek Chicken Burgers With Tzatziki (Printable)
Mediterranean-inspired chicken patties with feta, herbs, and cool cucumber tzatziki sauce on toasted buns.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Burger Patties
01 - 1 pound ground chicken
02 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
→ Tzatziki Sauce
12 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
13 - 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
18 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
→ Burger Assembly
20 - 4 burger buns, lightly toasted
21 - 1 cup lettuce leaves
22 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
23 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
# Directions:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir thoroughly until incorporated. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta cheese, red onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to prevent tough patties.
03 - Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a uniform patty, approximately 1/2 inch thick, making a slight indentation in the center to prevent puffing during cooking.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Place patties in the pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Place lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a cooked chicken patty, followed by tomato slices, red onion rings, and a generous spoonful of chilled tzatziki sauce. Complete with the bun top.
06 - Serve immediately while patties are hot. Offer additional tzatziki sauce on the side for extra flavor. Accompany with oven-baked fries or a fresh Greek salad if desired.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The feta inside the patties creates little pockets of salty creaminess that surprise you with every bite
- Homemade tzatziki takes five minutes but transforms everything it touches
- These burgers feel indulgent while actually being lighter than beef patties
02 -
- Squeezing every drop of water from the grated cucumber is the difference between restaurant quality tzatziki and watery disappointment
- Ground chicken is much leaner than beef, so do not press down on the patties while they cook or they will dry out completely
- The tzatziki tastes significantly better after at least 30 minutes of chilling time
03 -
- Ground turkey works perfectly if you cannot find good ground chicken at your store
- Adding a splash of olive oil directly to the chicken mixture prevents patties from drying out
- Warm your leftover patties in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes instead of microwaving to preserve texture