Greek Chicken Burgers
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Greek Chicken Burgers
Description
This recipe combines ground chicken with diced red onion, minced garlic, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped spinach, fresh dill, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper. The mixture is formed into evenly sized patties to ensure uniform cooking. Sautéing in olive oil or grilling at medium heat cooks them thoroughly, developing a golden crust and preserving juiciness inside.
The inclusion of sun-dried tomatoes and herbs adds bursts of umami and freshness, while spinach helps retain moisture. The cooked patties work well on their own or can be served on buns with classic Greek-inspired toppings such as butter lettuce, tangy tzatziki, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced onions, tomatoes, or avocado to add texture and flavor contrasts.
These burgers can fit into lunch or dinner menus where a lighter poultry option is desired, especially for those seeking Mediterranean flavors. Cooking times and heat management are important to achieve a desirable exterior while ensuring full cooking through.
Storing cooked or raw patties in the refrigerator or freezer allows preparation ahead of time, and using parchment paper between patties prevents sticking. Double batches can support meal prepping or quick meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 cup (loosely packed) baby spinach roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped, fresh
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Optional Items for Serving
- butter lettuce
- tzatziki sauce
- feta cheese crumbled
- onion sliced
- tomato sliced
- avocado sliced
Instructions
- Make the burger patties. In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, red onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together. Divide the mixture evenly and form 4 large patties.
- Cook the patties. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Cook the patties for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, you can grill the chicken patties.
- Assemble the chicken burger. Enjoy the patties plain or assemble them into chicken burgers with your favorite toppings and condiments!
Notes
- Cooked patties keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Freeze cooked patties by cooling them, then layering with parchment paper in a freezer-safe bag; store up to 3 months.
- You can prepare raw patties a day ahead, separating layers with parchment for storage in the fridge.
- Consider pairing with Greek fries for a Mediterranean meal experience.
- Use leftover sun-dried tomatoes in other Mediterranean dishes such as baked feta or Tuscan chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 716mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1070mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5661IU | 113% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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