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Greek Chicken Burgers on toasted buns with tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh vegetables

Greek Chicken Burgers

Juicy Mediterranean-inspired ground chicken patties packed with fresh dill, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, garlic, and oregano. Ready in about 25 minutes and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, summer cookout, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken 93% lean strongly recommended for best moisture and texture
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced fresh
  • 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped, oil-packed preferred
  • 1 cup baby spinach loosely packed and roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, red onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties roughly 3/4 inch thick. Press a slight indent into the center of each patty. Chill for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking if time allows.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the patties and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Cover with a lid for the last 2 minutes to help the center cook through without drying out. The internal temperature must reach 165 degrees F.
  3. Remove the patties from the heat and let them rest for 2 to 3 minutes before assembling.
  4. Spread tzatziki sauce generously on a toasted bun or pita. Add the Greek chicken burger patty and top with crumbled feta, sliced tomato, butter lettuce, and any other desired toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use 93% lean ground chicken for the juiciest results. Do not overmix the patty mixture or the texture will become dense. Chilling the formed patties for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking helps them hold their shape in the pan. Always use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness at 165 degrees F. Let patties rest 2 to 3 minutes after cooking before assembling. For grilling, cook 5 to 6 minutes per side over medium-high heat at 375 to 400 degrees F. Store cooked patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.