Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce – Better Than Takeout
Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce are the perfect blend of juicy chicken patties and creamy sauce, ready in just 20 minutes. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping the chicken moist and the burgers crispy. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets and Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties.
Why This Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce – Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy chicken patties with a juicy center
- Creamy tzatziki sauce for a refreshing twist
- Easy to make and ready in just 20 minutes
- Better than takeout and perfect for a quick dinner or cookout
What You'll Need for Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce – Better Than Takeout
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 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Lettuce leaves
- Optional: Sliced tomatoes
- Optional: Red onion slices
- Optional: Crumbled feta cheese
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Ground chicken: You can also use ground turkey or a mix of both.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Meat Thermometer — Ensures chicken patties are cooked to a safe temperature → See on Amazon
- Food Processor — Makes quick work of chopping onions and garlic → See on Amazon
How to Make Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce – Better Than Takeout
- Prepare the chicken patties: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, red onion, garlic, feta, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Form into 4 equal-sized patties and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Make the tzatziki sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook the chicken patties: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Assemble the burgers: Place a lettuce leaf on each bun, top with a chicken patty, sliced tomatoes, red onion slices, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce – Better Than Takeout
- : To prevent the chicken from drying out, avoid overmixing the patty mixture and keep the heat at medium-high while cooking.
- Common mistake and fix: If your chicken patties are falling apart, add an extra egg to the mixture and refrigerate for an additional 10 minutes before cooking.
- : For a smokier flavor, cook the patties on a grill instead of a grill pan.
- : To make the burgers ahead of time, prepare the patties and sauce up to a day in advance and store in the refrigerator. Cook the patties just before serving.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce – Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover patties and sauce in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the patties and sauce up to a day in advance. Cook the patties just before serving.
Freezing Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce – Better Than Takeout
Freeze cooked patties for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator 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 extra crispy patties, press the mixture firmly when forming the patties and refrigerate for an additional 10 minutes before cooking.
- Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey for the ground chicken for a leaner option.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the patties and sauce up to a day in advance. Cook the patties just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your chicken patties are sticking to the grill or grill pan, lightly oil the surface before cooking.
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Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce – Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Seasonings
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Red onion slices
- Crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken patties: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, red onion, garlic, feta, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Form into 4 equal-sized patties and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Make the tzatziki sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook the chicken patties: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Assemble the burgers: Place a lettuce leaf on each bun, top with a chicken patty, sliced tomatoes, red onion slices, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chef tip: For extra crispy patties, press the mixture firmly when forming the patties and refrigerate for an additional 10 minutes before cooking.
- Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey for the ground chicken for a leaner option.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the patties and sauce up to a day in advance. Cook the patties just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your chicken patties are sticking to the grill or grill pan, lightly oil the surface before cooking.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover patties and sauce in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked patties for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator 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 patties and sauce up to a day in advance. Cook the patties just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 26g
- Carbs: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce – Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the patties and sauce up to a day in advance. Cook the patties just before serving.
To prevent the chicken from drying out, avoid overmixing the patty mixture and keep the heat at medium-high while cooking. If your patties are still dry, try adding an extra egg to the mixture.
Yes, freeze cooked patties for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Yes, cook the patties at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Ground turkey is a great substitute for ground chicken in this recipe.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce – Better Than Takeout 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!
