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Mediterranean Inspired Chicken Patties with Tzatziki

Mediterranean Inspired Chicken Patties with Tzatziki Bliss

Mediterranean Inspired Chicken Patties with Tzatziki are quick, flavorful, and protein-packed, perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken or ground turkey for a lighter meal
  • 1 medium Red Onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Dill) chopped
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs or omit for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or coconut yogurt
  • 1 medium Cucumber finely diced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Serving Plates

Method
 

Tzatziki Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, and minced garlic. Add fresh dill, lemon juice, and olive oil, stirring until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Patties Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, add ground chicken, diced red onion, minced garlic, chopped herbs, dried spices, salt, and pepper. Mix in breadcrumbs if using. Crack in the beaten egg and combine until just mixed.
Patties Shaping
  1. Form the mixture into patties, about 3 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick. Chill for about 10 minutes.
Patties Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Salad Preparation
  1. While the patties cook, prepare a salad with fresh spinach, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, seasoning to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve the salad with two chicken patties on top, a dollop of tzatziki, and a sprinkle of fresh dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattyCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Don’t overmix the chicken to maintain tenderness. Consider using other fresh herbs for variation.

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