Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers Tzatziki (Printable)
Mediterranean-style chicken patties with herbs, feta, and cool cucumber yogurt 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 for cooking
→ 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 Components
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 Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta, red onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper until just combined. Do not overmix.
03 - Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
05 - Place lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a chicken patty, tomato slices, red onion, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Cover with the top half of the bun.
06 - Serve immediately with extra tzatziki on the side, if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The homemade tzatziki sauce alone is worth it, creamy and tangy in all the right ways
- Ground chicken stays incredibly juicy thanks to the feta and breadcrumbs, so forget everything you know about dry chicken burgers
02 -
- Ground chicken has a different texture than beef and can feel slightly sticky when raw, which is completely normal
- The tzatziki actually tastes better after sitting for a few hours or even overnight, so make it ahead of time
03 -
- Let the formed patties rest in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes before cooking, which helps them hold together better
- Double the tzatziki recipe because you will want to put it on everything else you eat that week