Description
Greek chicken burgers offer a Mediterranean twist on a classic favorite. They are juicy, flavorful, and packed with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 whole wheat burger buns
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- Tomato slices for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, feta cheese, olives, red onion, garlic, oregano, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into four patties.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Toast burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble burgers with spinach and tomato slices.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with tzatziki sauce for a refreshing addition.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: greek chicken burgers, mediterranean chicken burgers, healthy chicken burgers