Description
A healthy and flavorful twist on traditional burgers featuring juicy chicken and fresh Mediterranean ingredients, topped with a creamy yogurt sauce and colorful relish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh vegetables for relish (e.g., tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion)
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, mint)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil to create the yogurt sauce.
- In another bowl, combine the ground chicken with salt and pepper, then form into burger patties.
- Grill or pan-fry the burgers until cooked through.
- Prepare the fresh relish by chopping vegetables and mixing them with herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the chicken burgers topped with yogurt sauce and fresh relish on a bun or lettuce wrap.
Notes
These burgers are best served hot. Pair them with sweet potato fries or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken burgers, Mediterranean recipe, healthy burgers, yogurt sauce, summer barbecue