Description
Greek-inspired chicken patties with feta and tzatziki, served with a refreshing cucumber salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt + black pepper
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped dill (optional)
Instructions
- Make tzatziki by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Chill.
- Combine chicken, feta, onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- Form into 6 patties (1/2-inch thick).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Mix cucumber with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sesame seeds for salad.
- Serve patties with salad and tzatziki.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from grated cucumber for tzatziki.
- Cook patties to 165°F internal temperature.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 patties with sides)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 160mg