Chicken Burger with Mediterranean-Spiced Chicken Patties
This Chicken Burger with Mediterranean-Spiced Chicken Patties is a juicy and flavorful twist on a classic, featuring aromatic herbs and spices paired with fresh toppings and a creamy yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, finely chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Ground cumin
- Ground coriander
- Paprika
- Dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs
- Burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Cucumber slices
- Red onion
- Greek yogurt
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into evenly sized patties.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat with a bit of oil.
- Cook the patties for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil to create a simple sauce.
- Toast the burger buns lightly if desired.
- Assemble the burgers by placing the chicken patty on the bun and adding lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and the yogurt sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy variation.
- Use lettuce wraps instead of buns for a low-carb option.
- Add feta cheese to the patty mixture for extra richness.
- Store leftover patties in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat gently to keep the patties juicy and tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
