Craving a burger but don't want red meat? I can guarantee these Greek chicken burgers will hit the spot. They're juicy, full of traditional Greek flavor, and when you top them with a (rather large, in my case) dollop of homemade tzatziki sauce, it's game over. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, laid-back weekend grilling, or an easy meal prep.
You can't deny that burgers are great handheld little bites of deliciousness. I would call them a cousin of the sandwich, but I might get some pushback. No matter how you categorize a burger, these chicken burgers are a great option for anyone looking to cut mealtime in half and change up what "burger night" looks like for you and the fam.
TL; DR Summary - Greek Chicken Burgers
- ⏱️ Cook Time: ~15 minutes
- 👩🏼🍳 Cook Level: Easy/Beginner
- 📖 Dietary Info: Dairy, gluten, egg, nightshades (paprika)
- 😋 Taste: Earthy herbs, juicy chicken, cool and fresh yogurt sauce.
- 💖 Why You'll Love: These Greek chicken burgers are perfect for an anytime dinner and freeze up well for another day. Pile them high with traditional burger toppings, but leave room for the tzatziki!
- 🍽️ Best Paired With: I love making these burgers with a few different sides like my veggie pasta salad, a yummy crunchy cabbage salad, or my shaved brussel sprout salad.
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- TL; DR Summary - Greek Chicken Burgers
- Trusted Tips and Key Reminders
- The Key Ingredients
- Simple Swaps and Subsitutions
- How to make homemade Greek chicken burgers
- Mistakes I've Made (to avoid!)
- Greek Chicken Burgers FAQs
- Looking for more ground meat recipes? Here are some of my favorites:
- Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki
Trusted Tips and Key Reminders
- Do Not Over-Mix the Meat: Rake the ground chicken together with the spices and feta using your four fingers, minus the thumb. This method helps to keep the meat nice and tender, and lessens the risk of over mixing which will cause the burgers to become chewy.
- Add Rest Time: Allow for the ground chicken to sit on the counter for 10 minutes before working it into burgers.
- Use a Meat Thermometer - I cannot recommend this enough, once I started using a meat thermometer, my grilled meats, especially burgers, consistently taste exactly as they should and come out cooked to a perfect temperature.
The Key Ingredients
- Ground Chicken - I prefer to use ground chicken that is a combination of light meat and dark meat. If you can't find that, don't worry about it, just use whatever you have on hand or can find.
- Feta - Crumbled feta is added into the meat mixture to give more flavor and extra juiciness in each bite.
- Dried Spices - I like using dried spices in my burgers such as dried oregano, paprika, and dried basil. I also use some garlic powder to amplify the flavor of the burger.
- Tzatziki Sauce - I typically make my own cucumber yogurt dip, but you easily buy from just about any grocery store. You can also make dairy-free tzatziki too!
Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of this post for more information about quantities, measurements, and specific cooking instructions.
Simple Swaps and Subsitutions
- If you are not into ground chicken, you can swap for ground turkey or even ground beef.
- You do not need to put the burger in between a bun, you can serve on top of a bed of lettuce with other veggies, over a greek salad, or in a bowl as a hamburger bowl.
- For bun swaps and other options, you can use a pretzel bun, brioche bun, or a potato roll. Or, you can use my pastry dough crust recipe and wrap the burger inside, bake it, and have a "bourguignon" style burger for a fun twist!
- Instead of adding the feta into the burger, you can whip the feta and add on top, or simple add crumbles of feta with red onion and lettuce.
How to make homemade Greek chicken burgers
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, feta cheese, dried spices, and rake together to form a meat mixture.
Step 2: Take 1-2 scoops of the ground chicken mixture and roll into a ball, then flatten into circles/patties with your hands. Lay flat on a plate and repeat until all the ground chicken is used.
Step 3: Add the chicken burger to a large skillet, cast iron pan, or directly onto a grill and cook for a few minutes (4-5 minutes). Flip.
Step 4: Continue to grill or cook the chicken burgers until the internal temperature reads 160º. Serve as desired.
Mistakes I've Made (to avoid!)
- Don't over mix the chicken mixture, even if you think you need to keep kneading in the bowl. Stop the minute all of the ingredients come together. Over mixing will cause the meat to become very chewy.
- Use a nonstick spray on the grill or your cooktop so that the meat does not get stuck and the burgers fall apart.
- Remember to let the meat come to room temperature before mixing.
Greek Chicken Burgers FAQs
Add any leftover chicken burgers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Yes! These burgers are great stored in the freezer. Simply wrap them in plastic wrap, then add them to a plastic food storage bag (I like to be extra safe when storing burgers to prevent freezer burn). Keep in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
You can use anything you want on these burgers, so if you don't want tzatziki, top the burgers with sliced red onion, tomato, lettuce, mayo, ketchup, or a slice of Swiss cheese.
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Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki
Equipment
- Electric Griddle or cast iron pan
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Ground Chicken
- ¼ cup Feta crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt and Pepper
- ½ cup Tzatziki see above for my link to my homemade version!
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, feta cheese, dried spices, and rake together to form a meat mixture.
- Take 1-2 scoops of the ground chicken mixture and roll into a ball, then flatten into circles/patties with your hands. Lay flat on a plate and repeat until all the ground chicken is used.
- Add the chicken burger to a large skillet, cast iron pan, or directly onto a grill and cook for a few minutes (4-5 minutes). Flip.
- Continue to grill or cook the chicken burgers until the internal temperature reads 160º. Serve as desired.
Freddy says
I can’t stop thinking about these chicken burgers. They were so juicy and easy to make. I threw them on the grill yesterday with other things (and your Caesar pasta salad!) and it was raved about by all !!