Chicken Burgers with Feta Cheese and Spinach
Indulge in the delectable flavor of Chicken Burgers with Feta Cheese and Spinach, a mouthwatering recipe that combines juicy ground chicken with creamy feta and fresh spinach. Perfect for any occasion, these burgers bring a Mediterranean twist to your dinner table while remaining a healthy choice. With easy-to-follow steps, you can whip them up in just 30 minutes, making them an ideal option for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Customize your serving style by placing the patties on brioche buns, in lettuce wraps, or stuffed in pitas with vibrant toppings and tangy tzatziki sauce. Each bite is a celebration of flavor and nutrition!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly squeezed to get ALL the liquid out!
- 1 pound ground chicken, 93% Lean
- 4 ounces feta cheese, finely crumbled
- cup almond meal or breadcrumbs
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 ounces feta cheese for the spread
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (I used 2%)
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- cup English cucumber, finely chopped (about 3 1/2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (1/2 a lemon, juiced)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- teaspoon salt
- dash of freshly ground pepper
- 4 Brioche buns
- 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
- green leaf lettuce, washed and dried
- English cucumber, thinly sliced
- red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the feta cheese spread by mixing feta, cream cheese, garlic, pepper, and lemon juice; microwave or blend until smooth.
- Combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make tzatziki sauce; refrigerate.
- Thaw and squeeze out excess liquid from spinach.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, spinach, crumbled feta, almond meal or breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano; form into patties.
- Preheat grill to 450F; grill patties for 5 minutes on one side and 3-5 minutes after flipping until cooked through (165F).
- Assemble burgers with feta spread on buns and desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg