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Phillip Wiglesworth's Greek chicken burger
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Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
27 mins
 

The perfect recipe for when you're in a "Big Fat Greek" mood.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: greek chicken burger
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 260 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (plus 2 additional Tbsp)
  • 1/2 medium cucumber (peeled, seeded, and finely chopped)
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
  • 2 tsp finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1 lb ground chicken breast
  • 3 oz feta cheese
  • 4 kalamata olives (rinsed, dried, and minced)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Mixed greens (optional)
Instructions

  1. Combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, 2 cloves of garlic, mint, salt, and white pepper in a medium bowl. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve burgers.

  2. Combine ground chicken, cheese, olives, egg, oregano, black pepper, and remaining 1 clove of garlic in a large bowl. Mix well. Shape the mixture into four round patties.

  3. Spray grill pan with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Grill patties 5-7 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F)

  4. Serve burgers with sauce and mixed greens, if desired.