Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce are the perfect 20-minute restaurant version you can make at home. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping the patties juicy and the texture crispy. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe and Easy Lemon Cucumber Couscous Salad.

What You'll Need for Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Lettuce leaves
• Optional: Tomato slices
• Optional: Red onion slices
• Optional: Pita bread
• Optional: Tzatziki sauce

How to Make Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

1. Prepare the patties: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, feta, red onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 4 equal patties.
2. Make the tzatziki: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Cook the burgers: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
4. Assemble the burgers: Place a lettuce leaf on each bun bottom, then top with a cooked patty, tomato slice, red onion slice, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Patties can be formed up to 1 day ahead and stored in the fridge. Tzatziki sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead.

Freezing Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Freeze cooked patties for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat patties in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat patties in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp up in a skillet for 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the patty mixture.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey for the ground chicken for a slightly leaner burger.
• Make-ahead: Patties can be formed up to 1 day ahead and stored in the fridge. Tzatziki sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the burgers are sticking to the skillet, they're not ready to flip. Let them cook for another minute or two.

Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

10 mins

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Total

25 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Seasonings

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• Red onion slices
• Pita bread
• Tzatziki sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the patties: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, feta, red onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 4 equal patties.
2. Make the tzatziki: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Cook the burgers: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
4. Assemble the burgers: Place a lettuce leaf on each bun bottom, then top with a cooked patty, tomato slice, red onion slice, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the patty mixture.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey for the ground chicken for a slightly leaner burger.
• Make-ahead: Patties can be formed up to 1 day ahead and stored in the fridge. Tzatziki sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the burgers are sticking to the skillet, they're not ready to flip. Let them cook for another minute or two.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked patties for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Oven reheat: Reheat patties in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat patties in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp up in a skillet for 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: Patties can be formed up to 1 day ahead and stored in the fridge. Tzatziki sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 15g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 7g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!