Crispy Greek-Style Chicken Burgers

Crispy Greek-Style Chicken Burgers are the perfect solution for busy weeknights. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping the chicken patties juicy and the burgers crispy. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy BBQ Chicken and Bean Salad and Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos Recipe.

What You'll Need for Crispy Greek-Style Chicken Burgers

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 small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 burger buns
• 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: Lettuce leaves
• Optional: Tomato slices
• Optional: Red onion slices
• Optional: Pita chips

How to Make Crispy Greek-Style Chicken Burgers

1. Prepare chicken patties: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped red onion, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into 4 equal-sized patties.
2. Make tzatziki: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed dry cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Cook the patties: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken patties and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and crispy.
4. Assemble the burgers: Toast the burger buns if desired. Spread tzatziki on the bottom bun, top with a chicken patty, crumbled feta, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pita chips. Place the top bun on the burger and serve immediately.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Greek-Style Chicken Burgers

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: Prepare the chicken patty mixture and tzatziki up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.

Freezing Crispy Greek-Style Chicken Burgers

Freeze cooked patties in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat patties in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat patties in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken patties in olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey for ground chicken if desired.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken patty mixture and tzatziki up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the chicken patties are sticking to the skillet, add a little more oil or use a non-stick skillet.

Crispy Greek-Style Chicken Burgers

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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 small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 burger buns
• 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled

Seasonings

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Optional Toppings

• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• Red onion slices
• Pita chips

Instructions

1. Prepare chicken patties: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped red onion, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into 4 equal-sized patties.
2. Make tzatziki: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed dry cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Cook the patties: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken patties and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and crispy.
4. Assemble the burgers: Toast the burger buns if desired. Spread tzatziki on the bottom bun, top with a chicken patty, crumbled feta, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pita chips. Place the top bun on the burger and serve immediately.

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken patties in olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey for ground chicken if desired.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken patty mixture and tzatziki up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the chicken patties are sticking to the skillet, add a little more oil or use a non-stick skillet.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked patties in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
• Oven reheat: Reheat patties in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat patties in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
• Make ahead: Prepare the chicken patty mixture and tzatziki up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 20g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 9g

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-Style Chicken Burgers 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!