Description
Juicy and flavorful, these Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Slaw bring the fresh, herby essence of the Mediterranean to your plate. Perfect for summer grilling or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken burgers:
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- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the tzatziki slaw:
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- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and water squeezed out
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- Burger buns
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onion
- Fresh lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta, red onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface and cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki slaw by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- To assemble, spread tzatziki slaw on the bottom half of each bun. Add a chicken patty, then top with tomato slices, red onion, and lettuce. Cap with the top bun.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Yes, you can grill the burgers on an outdoor grill. Just oil the grates and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side over medium-high heat.
- Use whole wheat or pita buns for a healthier or more authentic touch.
- Make the tzatziki slaw a few hours in advance for deeper flavor.
- Leftover patties can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled or Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with bun and toppings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: greek chicken burger, tzatziki burger, healthy chicken burger, Mediterranean burger, feta chicken burger, grilled chicken patty