Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Crispy Greek chicken burgers with tzatziki sauce are the perfect 20-minute restaurant version you can make at home. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to keeping the chicken juicy and the burgers crispy. The golden, crispy exterior gives way to a tender, flavorful chicken patty, while the creamy tzatziki sauce adds a refreshing twist. Start by making the tzatziki sauce for a fresh, light flavor that pairs perfectly with the crispy burgers. For a complete meal, serve these Greek chicken burgers with Easy Bruschetta with Heirloom Tomatoes and Fresh Basil. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Bruschetta with Heirloom Tomatoes and Fresh Basil and Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cups.

What You'll Need for Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

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 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce, tomato, and red onion for topping
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• Optional: Sliced avocado
• Optional: Crispy bacon
• Optional: Sliced red onion
• Optional: Sliced tomato
• Optional: Lettuce leaves
• Optional: Feta cheese crumbles

How to Make Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

1. Prepare the tzatziki sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped dill. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Make the chicken patties: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, crumbled feta, egg, breadcrumbs, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Form into 4 equal-sized patties.
3. Cook the burgers: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken patties and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
4. Assemble the burgers: Toast the burger buns if desired. Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on the bottom bun. Place a cooked chicken patty on top, followed by your desired toppings. Spread more tzatziki sauce on the top bun and place it on the burger. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Storing & Reheating Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover tzatziki sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the tzatziki sauce and form the chicken patties up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.

Freezing Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Freeze cooked chicken patties for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat patties in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat patties in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. The texture may be slightly different.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture or tzatziki sauce.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey for the ground chicken if desired.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the tzatziki sauce and form the chicken patties up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the chicken patties are sticking to the skillet, they may not be ready to flip. Allow them to cook for a few more minutes before trying again.

Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

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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, Low-carb

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 burger buns
• Lettuce, tomato, and red onion for topping

Seasonings

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

Optional Toppings

• Sliced avocado
• Crispy bacon
• Sliced red onion
• Sliced tomato
• Lettuce leaves
• Feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

1. Prepare the tzatziki sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped dill. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Make the chicken patties: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, crumbled feta, egg, breadcrumbs, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Form into 4 equal-sized patties.
3. Cook the burgers: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken patties and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
4. Assemble the burgers: Toast the burger buns if desired. Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on the bottom bun. Place a cooked chicken patty on top, followed by your desired toppings. Spread more tzatziki sauce on the top bun and place it on the burger. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture or tzatziki sauce.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey for the ground chicken if desired.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the tzatziki sauce and form the chicken patties up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the chicken patties are sticking to the skillet, they may not be ready to flip. Allow them to cook for a few more minutes before trying again.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover tzatziki sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken patties for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat patties in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat patties in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. The texture may be slightly different.
• Make ahead: Prepare the tzatziki sauce and form the chicken patties up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 28g
• Carbs: 20g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 150mg
• Sat. Fat: 10g

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 Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce 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!