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Close-up of a pan-seared ground chicken patty with visible green herb flecks, resting on a thick red heirloom tomato slice.

Greek Chicken Burgers: A Juicy Mediterranean Masterpiece

Discover the ultimate Greek Chicken Burgers featuring a juicy, herb-flecked patty with a charred crust, crisp lettuce, thick heirloom tomatoes, and creamy feta tzatziki stacked on a toasted brioche bun.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken Patties
  • 1 lb (450g) ground chicken Dark and white meat blend preferred
  • 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic Minced
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil For pan-searing
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) plain Greek yogurt Thick full-fat preferred
  • 1/3 cup (50g) green cucumber Finely diced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp (4g) fresh dill Finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic Minced
Burger Assembly
  • 4 brioche buns Lightly toasted
  • 4 leaves green leaf lettuce Washed and dried
  • 1 large red heirloom tomato Thickly sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion Thinly sliced half-moons
  • 1/4 cup (35g) white feta cheese Crumbled

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed cast-iron skillet Essential for creating the golden-brown crust.
  • 1 Chef's Knife Needed for finely dicing cucumber and slicing tomatoes.

Method
 

Preparation & Cooking
  1. Wash the lettuce. Slice the heirloom tomato into 1/2-inch thick slices and the red onion into thin half-moons. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, finely diced cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, and fresh dill. Stir and refrigerate.
  2. In a large bowl, gently mix the ground chicken, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into four 3/4-inch thick patties, making a slight thumbprint in the center of each.
  3. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the patties for 5-6 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Wipe the skillet clean and lightly toast the brioche buns. On the bottom bun, layer lettuce and a tomato slice. Add the hot chicken patty, spoon on the tzatziki, scatter red onions and crumbled feta, and top with the bun.

Notes

Do not overmix the ground chicken to prevent tough burgers.
Finely dicing (instead of grating) the cucumber prevents watery tzatziki.