Best Greek Style Chicken Burgers Recipes

GREEK-STYLE CHICKEN BURGERS

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The original recipe for these burgers called for lamb or beef, but I decided to try ground chicken to decrease the fat. The sauce easily doubles as a flavorful dip for veggies and pita chips. -Judy Puskas, Wallaceburg, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

SAUCE:
1/3 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
BURGERS:
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground chicken
4 hamburger buns, split
4 lettuce leaves
4 tomato slices

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients; refrigerate until serving. , In a large bowl, combine the first seven burger ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 732mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK-STYLE CHICKEN BURGERS

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A nice change from regular hamburgers(probably healthier too)I made this recipe once to test it out,and my husband loved it so much it's now one of his favorite meals.Also good instead of mayo is tzatiki sauce,I can buy it at safeway in the deli section.

Provided by delish 2

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon mint (I never use the mint)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pita bread
mayonnaise (just for spreading inside of pitas)
4 slices red onions
4 slices tomatoes
4 leaves green leaf lettuce (romaine with veiny middle cut out)

Steps:

In medium bowl,gently mix together chicken,bread crumbs,egg,milk,lemon juice,mint,oregano,salt and pepper until well combined(mixing too vigorously will result in tough burgers).Shape into 4 patties each about 3/4 inch thick.
In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat.Cook patties about 8 minutes turning once,until golden brown and no longer pink inside.
Meanwhile,cut pitas in half crosswise to make 4 pockets.Warm pitas in 300 degree oven wrapped in aluminum foil for 5 minutes or in the microwave for 1 minute.
Spread inside of pita with mayo then place cooked patty inside with a slice of red onion ,tomato,and some lettuce.enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 127, Sodium 489.3, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 30.7