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Greek Ground Chicken Burgers

Greek-inspired ground chicken burgers

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 431 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Chicken Burger
  • 1 pound fresh ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives pitted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley minced, plus extra for garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Cucumber slices,tomato slices, red onion slices, or any other desired toppings
  • 4 pieces pita bread*
Tzatziki
  • 1/2 cup cucumber peeled and shredded
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

Instructions

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  1. To make the chicken burgers, preheat a grill, grill pan, or skillet.
  2. Add the ground chicken, bread crumbs, Feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, egg and salt and pepper to a large bowl.
  3. Mix until the ingredients are all incorporated. I use my hands. I think it's easier and does a better job of mixing everything together.
  4. Divide the mixture into four equal portions.
  5. Shape each portion into a patty, making a slight indention in the middle.
  6. Lightly spray grill or pan with a nonstick cooking spray.
  7. Cook the burgers until they reach your desired level of doneness. The USDA recommends an internal temperature of 165 F. I used a grill pan, and it took about 10-15 minutes to cook them through.
  8. While the burgers are cooking, prepare the tzatziki.
  9. In a medium bowl, stir together cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and garlic. If your cucumbers are watery, squeeze or drain the liquid from the cucumber first.
  10. Once the burgers are done, place each one on a piece of pita bread.
  11. Top burger with sliced cucumber, tomato, or any other desired toppings.
  12. Drizzle some tzatziki over the veggies, and then sprinkle with a little extra parsley.

Notes

  • *Flat Out Fold It wraps also work well. **Nutrition values are estimates. Nutrition value is for 1 patty, 1 piece pita bread, + 1/4 Tzatziki. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 842mg (35%) Potassium 769mg (22%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Vitamin C 8.7mg (10%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger
Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 842mg 35%
Potassium 769mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 10%
Calcium 173mg 17%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.