Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

Chicken Burgers:

• 1 lb. ground chicken
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg

Yogurt Sauce (optional):

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup grated, cored cucumber
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 grated garlic clove
• Salt
• Pepper

To Serve:

• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce leaves
• Thinly sliced tomato
• Thinly sliced cucumber
• Thinly sliced red onion

Instructions

• In a small bowl or jar, combine the sauce ingredients: Greek yogurt, cucumber, parsley, dill, lemon juice, and grated garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
• In a large bowl, add the burger ingredients: ground chicken, red onion, oregano, parsley, garlic, feta, breadcrumbs, and egg. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients.
• After mixing, divide the chicken mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties with your hands.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, then grill the patties for 5-6 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 165ºF.
• Once the burgers are done, remove them from the grill and assemble them on buns with your choice of yogurt sauce or tzatziki, along with your preferred toppings.
• Any leftover burger patties can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 burger patty
• Calories: 238 calories
• Sugar: 1 gram
• Fat: 13 grams
• Carbohydrates: 7 grams
• Fiber: 1 gram
• Protein: 24 grams