Lemon-Herb Chicken Burger

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 ⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken Patties:

  • Nonstick cooking spray 🥄

  • 1 lb ground chicken 🍗

  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs 🍞

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme 🌿

  • 1 tsp lemon zest 🍋

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋

  • ¼ tsp salt 🧂

  • 4 burger buns 🍔

For the Yogurt Sauce:

  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt 🥛

  • 1 tsp lemon juice 🍋

  • 1 tsp minced garlic 🧄

Toppings:

  • 1 cup mixed greens 🥬

  • ½ cup sliced cucumber 🥒

  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 🧀

👩‍🍳 Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray 🥄.

  2. Make the patties: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until well combined, then shape into 4 even patties 🍔.

  3. Bake the patties for 15 minutes, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  4. Prepare the sauce: While the patties bake, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside to let the flavors blend 🥛🍋🧄.

  5. Toast the buns in the oven during the final 2–3 minutes of the baking time.

  6. Assemble your burgers: Spread yogurt sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place a chicken patty on top, then layer with mixed greens, cucumber slices, and crumbled feta. Cap it with the top bun and enjoy!

🧾 Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

  • Calories: ~410

  • Protein: 27g

  • Fat: 14g (4g saturated)

  • Carbs: 38g (2g fiber)

  • Sodium: 700mg

  • Calcium: 180mg

  • Iron: 2.6mg

💡 Tips & Serving Ideas

  • ✨ Add a pinch of dill to the yogurt sauce for a fresh twist.

  • 🥗 Serve these burgers with a side of roasted zucchini or a simple quinoa salad for a light, satisfying meal.

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