High Protein
Greek Style Chicken Zucchini Burger with Tzatziki is a fresh chicken burger made with ground chicken, grated zucchini, red onion, garlic, parsley, and oregano.
It has that Greek-inspired mix of herbs, cool cucumber yogurt sauce, and a soft sesame bun that makes dinner feel a little more fun without making it complicated.
This recipe is a nice switch from a regular burger. The zucchini helps keep the chicken patties tender, while the tzatziki adds a cool, creamy finish with Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, and garlic.
Add lettuce, grilled zucchini slices, and lime wedges, and you’ve got a full burger that feels fresh but still filling.
To make this dish, you will need ground chicken, zucchini, red onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, sesame seed buns, lettuce, and lime wedges.
Why You’ll Love This Greek Style Chicken Zucchini Burger with Tzatziki
High Protein Main Dish
Ground chicken and Greek yogurt help make this burger filling enough for lunch or dinner.
Fresh Greek-Inspired Ingredients
Oregano, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and cucumber give this burger a fresh flavor without a long ingredient list.
Great Way to Use Zucchini
Grated zucchini blends into the chicken mixture and helps keep the patties moist.
Creamy Tzatziki Topping
The Greek yogurt sauce adds a cool, creamy layer that pairs well with the warm chicken burger.
Weeknight Friendly
This recipe takes about 32 minutes from start to finish, so it works well for a regular dinner.
Ingredient Substitutions
Ground Turkey
Ground turkey can be used instead of ground chicken. Choose lean ground turkey for a similar texture.
Yellow Onion
Yellow onion can replace red onion if that is what you have on hand. Mince it finely so it blends into the patties.
Fresh Mint
Fresh mint can be used in the tzatziki instead of dill. It will give the sauce a slightly different Greek-style flavor.
Lemon Wedges
Lemon wedges can replace lime wedges for serving. Lemon also pairs well with the tzatziki and chicken patties.
Whole Wheat Buns
Whole wheat hamburger buns can replace sesame seed buns if preferred.
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Greek Style Chicken Zucchini Burger with Tzatziki
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra lean ground chicken
- 1 medium zucchini grated and excess moisture squeezed out
- ¼ cup red onion very finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- ½ cup cucumber finely grated and moisture squeezed out
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt to taste
For Serving:
- 4 sesame seed hamburger buns
- 1 small zucchini thinly sliced lengthwise and lightly grilled
- lettuce leaves
- fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Start by grating the zucchini for the burgers. Place it in a clean paper towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This keeps the patties firm and juicy instead of watery.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground chicken, squeezed zucchini, red onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just blended. Do not overwork the mixture.
- Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties slightly wider than your buns.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- While the burgers cook, make the tzatziki. In a bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic, and salt. Chill until ready to use.
- Lightly toast the sesame buns if desired.
- Assemble each burger by placing grilled zucchini slices and lettuce on the bottom bun. Add the chicken patty and generously spoon tzatziki over the top. Finish with the sesame bun lid and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Squeeze the zucchini well – Extra moisture can make the burger mixture too loose. Press the grated zucchini firmly in paper towels before adding it to the chicken. Keep the patties even – Shape the patties close to the same size so they cook at the same rate. Chill soft patties before cooking – If the patties feel too soft, place them in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes before cooking.Storing and Reheating
Store the patties – Place cooked chicken patties in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Store the tzatziki – Place the tzatziki in a separate airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in Skillet – Place a patty in a skillet over low heat. Warm for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until heated through. Reheat in Microwave – Place one patty on a microwave-safe plate. Cover loosely and heat in 30-second intervals until warm.Nutrition
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