Description
These Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Spinach Burgers offer a flavorful twist on classic chicken burgers. Infused with sun-dried tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and nutritious spinach, they are perfectly complemented by a refreshing tzatziki sauce. Quick to prepare and cook in just 25 minutes, these burgers make a delightful, wholesome meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, wilted and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- 4 burger buns
- Tomato slices, fresh spinach leaves, and red onion slices for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the sun-dried tomatoes finely and sauté the fresh spinach in a pan until wilted, then let it cool. Mince garlic cloves and finely chop the onion to prepare for mixing.
- Mix Patty Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, wilted spinach, minced garlic, chopped onion, dried oregano, dill, panko breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are just combined to avoid a dense texture.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into four equal-sized patties, approximately half an inch thick. If the mixture feels sticky, chill the formed patties in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to firm up.
- Cook Patties: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each patty for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden crust and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), ensuring they are fully cooked through.
- Toast Buns: Using the same skillet or a grill, toast the burger buns until golden and slightly crisp, enhancing their flavor and texture.
- Assemble Burgers: Spread tzatziki sauce on the bottom buns, then layer with fresh spinach leaves, tomato slices, the cooked chicken patties, red onion slices, and top with the buns. Serve immediately for best taste and freshness.
Notes
- To prevent patties from falling apart, avoid overmixing the meat mixture.
- Chilling the patties before cooking helps maintain their shape and texture.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is safely cooked.
- Customize toppings as desired, adding cucumber slices or a sprinkle of fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Tzatziki sauce can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
