Description
Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki offer a flavorful, healthy twist on traditional burgers. These juicy patties made from lean ground chicken are blended with fresh herbs and tangy feta cheese, then topped with a refreshing tzatziki sauce crafted from creamy Greek yogurt, crisp cucumber, and garlic. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight meals, these burgers can be served on a bun or wrapped in lettuce for a satisfying low-carb option that delights everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium cucumber, grated (squeeze out excess water)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, feta, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 6 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- While the patties cook, combine grated cucumber, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl to make tzatziki.
- Serve the burgers on buns or lettuce wraps topped generously with tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Marinate the ground chicken mixture for at least one hour to enhance flavor.- Swap ground chicken with turkey or quinoa for a vegetarian option.- For added spice, mix in red pepper flakes.