Summer is quickly approaching, and that means barbeques, picnics, and lots of delicious food. One crowd-pleaser that everyone loves are burgers, but sometimes you need to switch up your traditional burger recipe. This is where Feta Chicken Burgers come in! These burgers are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make. Plus, they’re a healthier option than beef burgers and are perfect for those who don’t eat red meat. In this blog post, we’ll go over everything you need to know to make the most delicious Feta Chicken Burgers.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- burgers:
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 pounds lean ground chicken
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
- Optional: Lettuce leaves and tomato slices
Directions
- Preheat broiler. Mix cucumber and mayonnaise. For burgers, mix red pepper and seasonings. Add chicken and cheese; mix lightly but thoroughly (mixture will be sticky). Shape into six 1/2-in.-thick patties.
- Broil burgers 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 3-4 minutes per side. Serve on buns with cucumber sauce. If desired, top with lettuce and tomato.
Can you freeze Feta Chicken Burgers?
Place uncooked patties on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to an airtight freezer container; return to freezer. To use, broil frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary.
Feta Chicken Burgers are a great alternative to beef burgers that are just as delicious and satisfying. They’re perfect for summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, or meal prepping. This recipe is easy to make and takes only 20 minutes from start to finish. The combination of feta cheese, fresh parsley, and red onion makes these burgers extra flavorful, and they’re also a healthier option than traditional beef burgers. Give this recipe a try, and we promise you won’t be disappointed!
Nutrition Facts
- 1 burger with 1 tablespoon sauce: 356 calories
- 14g fat (5g saturated fat)
- 95mg cholesterol
- 703mg sodium
- 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber)
- 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
