Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers With Tzatziki (Printable)

Succulent chicken patties with feta, herbs, and creamy tzatziki on toasted buns for a fresh Mediterranean meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken Burgers

01 - 1 pound ground chicken
02 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking

→ Tzatziki Sauce

12 - 1 cup Greek yogurt
13 - 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
18 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

→ For 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

# Directions:

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 ready to serve.
02 - Combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta, red onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until just combined—avoid overmixing to prevent tough patties.
03 - Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a uniform burger patty, about 3/4 inch thick for even cooking.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Internal temperature must reach 165°F.
05 - Layer lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add a chicken patty, tomato slices, red onion rings, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Top with the remaining bun half.
06 - Serve burgers immediately with extra tzatziki sauce on the side. Pair with oven-baked fries or a Greek salad for a complete meal.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The homemade tzatziki alone will become your go to sauce for everything from grilled meats to roasted vegetables
  • These burgers manage to feel indulgent while still being packed with lean protein and fresh herbs
02 -
  • Overmixing the chicken mixture will give you tough, rubbery burgers, so barely mix until combined
  • Let the cooked patties rest for a couple of minutes before assembling so the juices redistribute evenly throughout each burger
03 -
  • Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater, then squeeze it firmly in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture
  • Use room temperature ingredients for the burger mixture to help everything combine evenly without overmixing

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