Mediterranean Chicken Burger

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 min 🔥 Cook Time: 15 min 

🕒 Total Time: 30 min 🍽️ Serves: 4

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Patties:

• Nonstick cooking spray 🥄

• 1 lb ground chicken 🍗

• ¼ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 🍞

• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 🧀

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano 🌿 (or 1 tsp dried)

• 1 tsp grated garlic 🧄

• 1 tsp lemon zest 🍋

• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper 🧂

• 4 burger buns 🍔

Tzatziki Sauce:

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 🥛

• ¼ cup grated cucumber 🥒

• 1 tsp grated garlic 🧄

• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill 🌿

• Pinch of salt 🧂

Toppings:

• 1 cup baby arugula 🥬

• ½ cup sliced cherry tomatoes 🍅

• ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion 🧅

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📋 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly mist a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray 🥄.

2️⃣ Prepare Patties

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken 🍗, panko 🍞, feta cheese 🧀, oregano 🌿, garlic 🧄, lemon zest 🍋, lemon juice 🍋, and black pepper 🧂. Mix gently until just combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties 🍔. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

3️⃣ Bake Patties

Bake patties for 15 minutes, or until fully cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).

4️⃣ Make Tzatziki Sauce

In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt 🥛, grated cucumber 🥒, garlic 🧄, lemon juice 🍋, dill 🌿, and salt 🧂 until smooth.

5️⃣ Warm Buns

Place burger buns in oven for the last 2–3 minutes of the patties’ cooking time to warm.

6️⃣ Assemble & Serve

Spread tzatziki sauce on the bottom bun. Add a patty, then top with arugula 🥬, cherry tomato slices 🍅, and red onion 🧅. Top with the bun and serve immediately.

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✨ Tips & Tricks

• Flavor Boost: Add a pinch of smoked paprika or cumin to the patties for extra depth 🌶️.

• Make Ahead: Patties and tzatziki sauce can be prepared and refrigerated up to 24 hours ahead.

• Serving Suggestion: Pair with roasted chickpeas or a Greek salad for a Mediterranean feast 🥗.