Turkish Chicken Burger

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

Total Time: 30 min 🕒Servings: 4 🍽️

🛒 Ingredients

For the Patties:

  • Nonstick cooking spray 🥄

  • 1 lb ground chicken 🍗

  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs 🍞

  • 1 tbsp baharat spice blend 🌶️

  • 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋

  • ¼ tsp salt 🧂

  • 4 burger buns 🍔

Yogurt Sauce:

  • ¼ cup plain yogurt 🥛

  • 1 tsp lemon juice 🍋

  • ½ tsp sumac 🌿

Toppings:

  • ½ cup sliced tomatoes 🍅

  • ½ cup shredded lettuce 🥬

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion 🧅

📋 Instructions

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

  2. Make the Patties 🍗
    In a bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, baharat, garlic powder, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until just combined. Form into 4 equal patties 🍔.

  3. Bake ⏲️
    Place patties on the prepared sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  4. Prepare the Yogurt Sauce 🥣
    In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, lemon juice, and sumac. Chill until ready to serve.

  5. Warm the Buns 🍞
    Place buns in the oven for the last 2–3 minutes of patty cooking time to warm through.

  6. Assemble the Burgers 😋
    Spread yogurt sauce on the bottom buns. Add the chicken patty, followed by tomato slices, shredded lettuce, and red onion. Cap with the top bun and serve immediately.

📊 Nutrition (Per Burger)

  • Calories: ~410 kcal

  • Protein: 26 g

  • Fat: 14 g (3 g saturated)

  • Carbs: 39 g (2 g fiber)

  • Sodium: 700 mg

  • Calcium: 110 mg

  • Iron: 2.9 mg

✨ Tips & Tricks

  • Zing It Up: Add pickled red onions or banana peppers 🌶️ for tang.

  • Serving Idea: Pair with a fresh Turkish salad 🥗 or lemony couscous 🍋.

  • Make Ahead: Patties and yogurt sauce can be made up to 24 hours in advance.

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