BURGER INGREDIENTS
- Ground chicken: Two pounds of extra-lean ground chicken.
- Egg: One egg, beaten, adds moisture and helps bind the chicken patties together.
- Garlic: 2 tablespoons, finely minced. Sauté in butter first, then let cool and add to the mixture.
- Basil: 1 cup chopped
- Crumbled Feta: 1/3 Cup
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper and onion powder to taste.
- EVOO: Cook the chicken burger patties in olive oil on the stove.
BURGER DIRECTIONS
- Mix the chicken, basil, feta, egg, garlic, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into even oval-shaped patties.
- Cook the patties on the stovetop in the EVOO until they are deeply brown on both sides, approximately 8 to 10 minutes before turning.
Then cook 8 to 10 more minutes, until the burgers are done. The meat should be cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Serve with Tzaziki and a Cucumber and Tomato Salad
TZAZIKI INGREDIENTS
- Cucumbers: 1 cup, grated
- Greek Yogurt: 2cups, plain whole-milk
- Dill: 2tablespoons, finely chopped
- Lemon Juice: 1tablespoon
- Garlic: 1 clove, minced
- Seasonings: Salt and pepper to taste
TZAZIKI DIRECTIONS
- Grate cucumbers using the large holes.
- Squeeze the grated cucumbers by hand or with a cheese cloth to remove excess water.
- Place cucumbers in a medium bowl for mixing.
- Add yogurt, dill, lemon juice and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix well
CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD INGREDIENTS
- Cucumbers: Sliced
- Sungold Cherry Tomatoes (in season) or any cherry tomatoes: Sliced EVOO
- Seasonings: Salt flakes and fresh ground pepper to taste
CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD DIRECTIONS
Toss in a bowl and serve.
