Description
Mediterranean magic unfolds in these juicy chicken burgers, blending classic Greek flavors with modern culinary flair. Fragrant herbs, tangy yogurt sauce, and crisp vegetables create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium zucchini (coarsely chopped)
- 1 ear fresh corn (kernels cut from cob)
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Tomato-Cucumber Relish:
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (quartered)
- 1/3 medium seedless English cucumber (finely diced)
- 2 green onions (finely sliced)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3–4 tablespoons
Instructions
- Whisk Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon zest, dill, and salt in a compact mixing vessel. Refrigerate sauce to enhance flavor melding.
- Combine ground chicken, feta cheese, chopped herbs, red onion, breadcrumbs, and Mediterranean spices in a spacious mixing bowl. Gently fold ingredients until evenly distributed.
- Craft uniform burger patties using hands, ensuring consistent thickness for balanced cooking. Create a slight indentation in center to prevent bulging during preparation.
- Warm olive oil in a robust skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until shimmering. Carefully place patties into pan, searing each side for approximately 2-3 minutes until achieving golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer seared patties onto preheated oven sheet at 425°F. Roast for 7-9 minutes, verifying internal temperature reaches 165°F for complete chicken doneness.
- Dice ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumber into petite, uniform cubes. Incorporate chopped herbs, red onion, and light seasoning to create vibrant relish.
- Present burgers nestled within warm flour tortillas, generously topped with chilled yogurt sauce and freshly prepared tomato-cucumber relish.
Notes
- Customize patty thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dryness.
- Chill burger mixture for 15-30 minutes before forming patties to help them hold together better.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe chicken consumption.
- Swap flour tortillas with lettuce wraps for a low-carb, gluten-free alternative that adds extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg