Greek Chicken Burgers
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Updated Aug 05, 2024
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These Greek chicken burgers are a must-make dinner recipe during summer! The chicken patties are elevated with glorious Mediterranean flavors. And you can enjoy them on their own, topped onto buns, lettuce-wrapped, or turned into a burger bowl. Endless options!
Why You’ll Make These Greek Chicken Burgers Often
The secret to a really good chicken burger recipe lies in the flavor, and this Greek version has it all – from sun-dried tomatoes and spinach to aromatic dill and oregano. When I pair these burgers with my roasted Greek fries, it becomes my favorite way to do burger night, especially during the summer! But here are a few other reasons why you’ll find yourself making these chicken patties on the regular:
- It’s an easy high-protein meal: Similar to my turkey burgers, this is an easy and delicious way to get more protein into your diet. Plus, it fits the bill for a Mediterranean diet!
- They are great for meal prep: Burger patties are my favorite for meal prep, especially since you can double (or triple) a batch and freeze them.
- There are multiple ways to enjoy it: You can make a lettuce wrap, create a deconstructed burger bowl, or eat the patties on their own with a side of greens. I’ve got more fun ideas below!
Greek Chicken Burger Ingredients
- Ground chicken: A pack of ground chicken is typically made from a blend of white and dark meat, which is good for homemade patties to ensure they’re not super dry.
- Vegetables: Crisp red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach add lots of flavor and texture to these patties. If you can’t get your hands on sun-dried tomatoes, you can substitute with roasted red peppers.
- Herbs: I’m using fresh dill in the burgers, so that I can also use some of it to make a fresh batch of tzatziki sauce. But if you have dried dill on hand, use just one teaspoon.
- Optional feta cheese: If you’re not dairy-free, adding a bit of crumbled feta cheese to your patty mix will taste great!
Find the printable recipe with measurements below.
How To Make Greek Chicken Burgers
Make the burger patties. Using your hands, mix together the ground chicken, red onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then divide the mixture to form 4 large patties.
Cook the patties. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Cook the patties for about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. You can use an instant-read thermometer to check and see if they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F. Alternatively, you can grill the chicken patties on a grill for a lovely charred flavor.
COMMON QUESTIONS
These chicken burgers aren’t prone to falling apart, but they can become overly soft and sticky if you leave the ground chicken out at room temperature too long before mixing everything together. If that happens, simply chill the raw chicken mixture for 15 minutes or so.
You sure can! This is a wonderful summertime chicken burger recipe to toss on the grill. If doing so, I recommend chilling the formed patties for 30 minutes in the fridge, to help firm them up a bit.
Serving Ideas
- Serve up a classic chicken burger. Grab your favorite burger buns and layer them with lettuce, sliced red onions, feta cheese, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- Make a lettuce wrap chicken burger: Whether you’re gluten-free or looking for a healthier low-carb option, lettuce-wrapped chicken burgers are equally delicious. For the best texture, I’d go with butter leaf lettuce.
- Create a deconstructed chicken burger bowl: Protein bowls are here to stay and these chicken patties are perfect for them. There are many ways you can go about this, but my favorite combination is leafy greens, sliced avocado, red onions, cherry tomatoes (or sliced bell peppers), crumbled feta, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce.
Storage Tips
- To store in the fridge: These patties will last 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze the patties for later: I love making a double batch to enjoy in the future when I need a quick bite! Just let the patties cool to room temperature, then freeze the cooked patties on a baking sheet. Transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container with parchment paper in between. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Make-Ahead Tips: If you want to pre-make raw chicken burgers, you can do so a day in advance and store them in the fridge. Just add parchment paper between each patty and layer them on top of one another before storing them in an airtight container.
More Greek Recipes
- Greek Lemon Chicken: The perfect pairing with roasted potatoes!
- Greek Chicken Souvlaki: A summer grilling staple along with these Greek chicken kabobs.
- Greek Salad: An essential side salad for any Mediterranean meal.
- Avgolemono Soup: The best chicken and rice combo.
If you make these Greek chicken burger patties, I’d love to know how they turned out in the comment box below! Your review will help other readers in the community. And if you’re hungry for more healthy food inspiration (and exclusive content), join my free newsletter.
Greek Chicken Burgers
Description
Video
Equipment
- Ballarini Non-Stick Pan One of my favorite non-stick pans to use!
- OXO Garlic Press A staple kichen tool.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 cup (loosely packed) baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Optional Items for Serving
- butter lettuce
- tzatziki sauce
- crumbled feta cheese
- sliced onion
- sliced tomato
- sliced avocado
Instructions
- Make the burger patties. In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, red onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together. Divide the mixture evenly and form 4 large patties.
- Cook the patties. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Cook the patties for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, you can grill the chicken patties.
- Assemble the chicken burger. Enjoy the patties plain or assemble them into chicken burgers with your favorite toppings and condiments!
Lisa’s Tips
- To store in the fridge: These patties will last 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze the patties for later: I love making a double batch to enjoy when I need a quick bite! Just let the patties cool to room temperature, then freeze the cooked patties on a baking sheet. Transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container with parchment paper in between. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Make-Ahead Tips: If you want to pre-make raw chicken burgers, you can do so a day in advance and store them in the fridge. Just add parchment paper between each patty and layer them on top of one another before storing them in an airtight container.
- Don’t forget to make my Greek fries to accompany these chicken burgers – so yum!
- And if you’re wondering what to do with leftover sun-dried tomatoes in your jar, make my Mediterranean baked feta or Tuscan chicken.
Nutrition
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Behind-The-Scenes
As is often the case in my world, the inspiration for one recipe comes from leftover ingredients from another (because you know I don’t like food waste). So after I tested my Mediterranean baked feta I had about half a jar of leftover sun-dried tomatoes. And I started pondering what to make with them.
At the same time, I’ve been trying to get more protein in my diet, because this 40-something needs all the help she can get when it comes to building muscle! And as most of you know, I almost always have baby spinach in my fridge.
Thus, after a quick trip to the market to get some fresh herbs, this Greek version of a chicken burger was stuck in my brain! I was thrilled with how it turned out, and it’s a definite “pro” to have several leftover patties that are easy for me to reheat. Sunny summer days never tasted so good!
Wow! These were so flavorful and delicious! I will be making this recipe again and again. Yum!
Amazing! I’m glad you love these Greek chicken burgers, Lynette.
This Greek chicken burger is amazing! I make at least once a week now. Also, excellent time saver as they freeze and re-heat well.
Thrilled to hear these chicken burgers have become a staple, Vicki!
YUM,YUM, YUM
Awesome recipe, even the hubby enjoyed it.
Awesome, so happy you both loved the chicken burgers!
I make these at least once a week! They are delicious and great for meal prep for a great tasting quick meal. I also have made them for my family members. Delicious! This one is a keeper!
Yay, so happy you love the recipe, Francine. They really are great for meal prep!
Looks delicious! Is the nutrition info for one patty or all 4? Thanks so much!
Hi Tara – the nutrition info is per serving, so one patty. Enjoy!
They are so good Lisa! Thank you for sharing yet another wonderful- easy to make and delicious recipie.
You’re more than welcome! So happy you loved these chicken burgers, Chandrani!
Love love love this recipe! Can’t wait to make again!
Thrilled to hear you enjoyed these Greek chicken burgers Wendy!
I just made these for dinner and they were a huge hit, delicious! I followed the recipe exactly except for adding chopped fresh red pepper since I didn’t have roasted or sun-dried tomatoes and some Feta cheese. I might try adding a small amount of Kalamata olives next time? Just curious why you wouldn’t freeze them without cooking? I definitely plan on making them a lot in the future and also for our next bbq with friends. Thanks Lisa for a great recipe! This is my first time making a recipe from your site but plan on making a lot more!!
You could freeze them raw if you’d like, but I personally like to freeze after cooking as they’re easier to store and great for a quick and easy reheat in the future! But, I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe.
These were really tasty! Easy to make and super flavorful! We put our on a pita w red onion, lettuce and tzatziki. I’m sure these would work well with ground turkey if you had to sub, as well. We will make these again and again!
Hi Nikki – Love how you served these Greek chicken burgers!
These look wonderful. Just wondering if you used chicken breast or a combination of light and dark chicken. Thanks so much
Marcia
Hi Marcia – I’m using packaged chicken breast, which is most likely a combination of both. But you can use either!
Can you make and freeze the patties before cookinging?
Hi Melanie – It’s best to freeze after cooking.
These are fantastic. SO much flavor and still not dry. I didn’t have the sun dried tomatoes, so I just put some fresh ones on top. Oh, and don’t skip the homemade tzaziki sauce. It really makes these!!
So happy you loved these chicken burgers, Johanna!
The Greek burgers were a huge hit. My family was talking about them for a week. Super delicious twist on a burger. I’ve made them twice now and plan to keep them on rotation.
Hi Corrina – Happy to hear the whole family enjoyed these chicken burgers!
This was delicious and simple to make – will make again and again! I didn’t have ground chicken but was able to substitute ground turkey. Was delicious on Dave’s Killer bread with avocado slices and pickled onions. I think I’ll make some bowls with the leftovers.
Yum yum! So happy you loved these chicken burgers, Jenn!
They are sooo juicy and incredibly tasty. Thanks a lot for the recipe. Now it will be one of my loved ones
Hi Dana – Thrilled to hear you enjoyed these Greek chicken burgers!
Another delicious recipe
I added some feta to my mix
Will definitely be making these again
Hi Sandra – I’m so glad you enjoyed these Greek chicken burgers!
These were delicious!
Hi Daisy – Happy to hear you enjoyed these Greek chicken burgers!
My husband and son were effusive in their praise for this meal! They both agreed, as did I, that these burgers with the delicious tzatziki sauce should become part of our regular rotation. I love when fresh ingredients are combined to create a healthy meal that’s packed with nutrition and taste! Thank you!
Yay! I’m happy the whole family loved these chicken burgers. Enjoy!
These were bursting with flavour!! I used turkey instead of chicken and they came out great.
Hi Sarchen – Glad these turned out great with ground turkey instead!
I baked these on parchment paper in the oven, and they were delicious. Thinking about this recipe as a meatloaf rather than patties. Would any changes be needed?
Hi Gary – I think a meatloaf sounds like a great idea! I don’t think you would need to make any changes. Enjoy, and let us know how it turns out!
I made this and put it in my lunchbox. I went to the park and happily ate this! I also made the Greek fries and had a Greek salad, and some apple and orange slices.
Hi Negin – What a wonderful park lunch with these Greek chicken burgers!
Made these and the Greek fries for the Fourth of July yesterday! Everybody just loved them – even my picky 11-year-old! Followed the recipes to a T and the videos were very helpful, thank you!
Wonderful! I’m so glad everyone loved the chicken burgers and that you found the videos helpful. Hope you had a great 4th of July!
Great recipe. Decided to make it with lamb. 😋
Sounds like a tasty swap!
Wow!! I was so excited to make these and they did not disappoint. So much flavor! Easy to make of course. Served it with tzatziki sauce and a slice of tomato. Had one in a lettuce wrap, but while delicious was a bit of a struggle for me to eat. Definitely making this one again.
Yay! So happy you loved them, Kathy!
Incredible! They were moist and very flavorful. The best Chicken Burgers I’ve ever had. Definitely a keeper. I also paired them with the Greek Fries which were also delicious. Definitely have both with the Tzatziki sauce.
That’s great that you made both recipes together, Suzy! They really are a perfect pair. Enjoy!
These are delicious. I made the Greek fries and your tzatziki as well. So Good! I put everything in a bowl with some greens, extra cucumber, tomato, red onion and feta. I have made many of your recipes and I think this is my favorite.
Oh wonderful! It sounds like you enjoyed the whole Greek feast. So thrilled you loved these chicken burgers, Michelle!
Absolutely delicious!!!
Yay, so happy you loved them, Tina!
This looks really really good and I just put in my online order and included items for this. Due to the high oxalate in spinach I can’t have that do you think arugula would be a good substitute?
Hi Susan – you could really add any leafy green that you enjoy eating. :) Hope you love the recipe!
I made these Greek chicken burgers for the first time last night and they were absolutely delicious. I used organic grilled turkey for the burgers and sun-dried tomatoes from a jar because that’s what I had in the fridge. I added sliced tomatoes and tzatziki on the side. The dill really comes through in this recipe and the chopped spinach gives it beautiful color. I couldn’t believe how good these burgers were, and a recipe that uses one bowl and one pan gets five stars in my book! I am planning to make another batch or two and pop them in the freezer so that I have a quick and easy meal ready to go after upcoming shoulder surgery. I am so glad I found Downshiftology!
Yay, so happy you loved this recipe, Patricia! And you’re so smart to prep an extra batch (or two) to have on hand. Hope you enjoy them, and best of luck on your shoulder surgery!
Easy and delicious!
Hi Dee – Happy to hear you love these chicken burgers!
Incredibly easy to make and packs so much flavour punch. We also made your Tzatziki which was amazing. A new family favourite! Thank you
Hi Agnes – I’m so glad these Greek chicken burgers were a hit!
Made these tonight with turkey instead of chicken. Looked just like the pictures and tasted great! The potatoes and tzatziki were awesome too. Will definitely make again.
Hi John – Thrilled to hear these turned out great with ground turkey instead of chicken!
Fabulous! The flavor profile was spot-on, my picky eater said this was now added to our regular dinner rotation :)
Our sun-dried tomatoes were packed in oil and had a fair amount of salt, so I cut the recipe’s salt in half. Glad I did, but is something for others to watch out for.
Will definitely be making again!
Hi Bill – Thrilled to hear these Greek chicken burgers even satisfied the picky eaters!