Description
Indulge in a Mediterranean-inspired delight with these Chicken Burgers featuring Feta Cheese and Spinach. These juicy, flavorful patties are not only a healthier alternative to traditional burgers but also packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients. The savory combination of ground chicken, creamy feta cheese, and nutrient-rich spinach creates a delicious twist that is perfect for any gathering—whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a sunny barbecue. Serve them on brioche buns, crisp lettuce wraps, or warm pitas for a customizable meal that will impress family and friends alike. Plus, the accompanying feta cheese spread and tzatziki sauce enhance the burger experience, making each bite a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly squeezed to get ALL the liquid out!
- 1 pound ground chicken, 93% lean
- 4 ounces feta cheese, finely crumbled
- ¼ cup almond meal or breadcrumbs
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 ounces feta cheese for spread
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (I used 2%)
- 2 large garlic cloves for tzatziki sauce, minced
- ¼ cup English cucumber, finely chopped (about 3 1/2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (1/2 a lemon, juiced)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt for tzatziki sauce
- dash of freshly ground pepper for tzatziki sauce
- 4 Brioche buns
- 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
- green leaf lettuce, washed and dried
- English cucumber, thinly sliced
- red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the feta cheese spread by mixing feta cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Combine tzatziki sauce ingredients (Greek yogurt, minced garlic, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper) in a bowl; refrigerate.
- Thaw and squeeze excess liquid from the spinach. In a large bowl, mix ground chicken with spinach, crumbled feta, almond meal or breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano until combined. Shape into patties.
- Preheat grill to 450°F (232°C) and cook patties for 5 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Assemble burgers by spreading feta cheese mixture on buns or lettuce wraps and topping with grilled patties and fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg