Greek Chicken Burger with Tzatziki
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Serves: 6-8
 
Ingredients
For the Tzatziki:
  • 1 C Fage 0% Greek yogurt
  • ¼ large English cucumber
  • 1 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • zest of ½ lemon
  • 1 Tbsp chopped dill
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
For the Burger:
  • 2 lbs ground lean chicken
  • 1 C spinach, chopped
  • ½ C feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ C red onion, finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • whole wheat buns
  • *Optional Garnish- sliced cucumbers, sliced red onion, sliced tomatoes
Instructions
For the Tzatziki:
  1. In a medium bowl add yogurt. Using a box grater, grate the cucumber. Squeeze excess juice from grated cucumber with a thin dish towel, cheesecloth or with your hand. Add the cucumber and all remaining ingredients to the yogurt. Mix to incorporate all ingredients.
For the Burger:
  1. Add ground chicken, chopped spinach, feta, red onion and garlic to a bowl. Use your hands to mix ingredients together, be careful not to overmix.
  2. Form into 6-8 equal size patties, depending on how large you prefer.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for approximately 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. Add patty to bun, top with tzatziki and preferred garnishes. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Good Thyme Kitchen at https://www.goodthymekitchen.com/greek-chicken-burger-with-tzatziki/