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Juicy Mediterranean Chicken Burgers with Yogurt Garlic Sauce

These succulent chicken burgers are bursting with Mediterranean spices and served with a creamy yogurt garlic sauce, perfect for any dinner occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Burgers
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
For the Yogurt Garlic Sauce
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • to taste salt and pepper
Toppings
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato slices
  • Cucumber slices
  • Pita bread or burger buns

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into patties, about ½ inch thick, and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Sauce Preparation
  1. While the patties are cooking, mix yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Stir until well combined.
Assembly
  1. Once cooked, serve the patties on pita bread or burger buns with toppings of your choice, and generously drizzle the yogurt sauce on top.
Serving
  1. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful creation!

Notes

Pro tips include allowing the chicken mixture to sit for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavors, and ensuring the skillet is prepared for a golden-brown sear. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.