Greek · Dinner
Spiced Chicken Burger
Ground chicken thigh patty seasoned with oregano, garlic and lemon zest, pan-seared and served on a toasted bun with tzatziki, feta cheese, tomato, red onion and romaine. Tangy yogurt sauce and crisp lettuce balance the charred, juicy patty in this Greek-style burger.
$5
15 minsPrep
10 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
612Calories
48.6gProtein
31.8gFat
31.2gCarbs
7.8gSugar
3.4gFiber
1180mgSodium
218mgChol
11.9gSat Fat
760mgPotassium
380mgCalcium
3.4mgIron
1.1mcgVitamin B12
9.5mgVitamin C
Goes well with
Greek Lager or Pilsner
local
Greek Coffee (Elliniko)
international
protein-rich
gluten-free-adaptable
mediterranean
thirty-min-meals
Instructions
1
Prep
Combine ground chicken thigh, minced garlic, dried oregano, lemon zest and 15g crumbled feta in a bowl; season with salt and pepper and mix gently.
2
Build
Shape mixture into one patty wider than the bun with a shallow center dimple; chill 10 minutes until firm.
3
Sear
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook patty 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown with clear juices and no pink.
4
Plate
Toast bun halves in skillet, spread tzatziki on both; layer romaine, patty, 43g feta, tomato, onion, cucumber and lemon juice mixed into yogurt base; close and serve.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 14 oz394g ground chicken thigh
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp30g crumbled feta cheese, for the patty
- 1 tbsp1 tbsp olive oil
- 22 hamburger bun
- 3 oz86g crumbled feta cheese, for topping
- 1/2 cup120g plain yogurt
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp cucumber
- 1 tsp1 tsp lemon juice
- 22 small clove garlic, for tzatziki
- 44 tomato slices
- 44 thin red onion rings
- 22 romaine lettuce leaf
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
