Juicy Greek Chicken With Tzatziki (Printable)
Mediterranean-spiced chicken patties with feta, herbs, and cool cucumber yogurt sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken Burgers
01 - 1.1 lbs ground chicken
02 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
06 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil for grilling or frying
→ For the Tzatziki Sauce
12 - 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
13 - 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
14 - 1 clove garlic, minced
15 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
16 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
18 - 1/4 tsp salt
19 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ To Serve
20 - 4 burger buns or pita breads
21 - Sliced tomato
22 - Sliced red onion
23 - Crisp lettuce leaves
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - Combine ground chicken, red onion, garlic, feta, parsley, dill, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined; avoid overworking the meat.
03 - Shape the chicken mixture into 4 equal patties, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
04 - Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Lightly toast the burger buns or pita breads until golden and crisp.
06 - Place lettuce on the bottom bun, add a chicken patty, spoon generous tzatziki over the top, and finish with tomato and onion slices. Top with the remaining bun.
07 - Serve immediately with extra tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The feta cheese keeps these burgers incredibly juicy without adding heavy cream or breadcrumbs
- Homemade tzatziki takes five minutes but tastes like something from a proper Greek taverna
02 -
- Squeezing every drop of water from the grated cucumber is the difference between restaurant quality tzatziki and watery disappointment
- Letting the shaped patties rest for 10 minutes before cooking helps them hold together better on the grill
03 -
- Use a kitchen thermometer to check doneness instead of cutting into the patties, which lets all those delicious juices escape
- Let the cooked burgers rest for a few minutes before serving to redistribute the juices