Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers Tzatziki (Printable)
Succulent chicken burgers with Mediterranean herbs, crisp vegetables, and zesty homemade tzatziki sauce on toasted buns.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Burgers
01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
05 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Tzatziki Sauce
12 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
13 - 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
14 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil
18 - 1/4 tsp salt
19 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
→ Serving
20 - 4 burger buns, lightly toasted
21 - 1 cup lettuce leaves
22 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
23 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until serving.
02 - Mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta, red onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Combine just until incorporated, avoiding overmixing to maintain texture.
03 - Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties, pressing gently to form compact discs without compacting too tightly.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook patties 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - Place lettuce on bottom half of each toasted bun. Add chicken patty, tomato slices, red onion, and generous tzatziki. Top with remaining bun half and serve immediately.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- The tzatziki sauce alone will become your new go-to condiment for everything else
- These burgers somehow taste even better as leftovers, if they last that long
02 -
- Squeezing every last drop of moisture from your grated cucumber is the difference between watery and wonderfully thick tzatziki
- Letting the mixture rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before shaping helps the patties hold together better
03 -
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly juicy results every single time
- Lightly oiling your hands before shaping prevents the sticky mixture from clinging to everything