Greek Style Chicken Zucchini Burger with Tzatziki
Greek Style Chicken Zucchini Burger with Tzatziki made with ground chicken, zucchini, Greek yogurt sauce, and sesame buns.
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Equipment
Large Nonstick Skillet or Grill Pan
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
Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 31gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 596mgPotassium: 989mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 357IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 3mg
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