Description
Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki are a flavorful, healthy twist on traditional burgers that will transport your taste buds to Greece. Juicy chicken patties are infused with fresh herbs and spices, topped with a creamy tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, and lemon juice. Perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, these burgers are sure to impress your family and friends while providing a nutritious meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into six burger patties.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each patty for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While cooking, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl to make the tzatziki sauce.
- Serve the burgers on toasted buns topped with tzatziki sauce and any additional toppings you desire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg