Mediterranean Diet Chicken Sliders

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistible Mediterranean Diet Chicken Sliders—packed with bold, fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Each juicy chicken patty is infused with tender crumbles of feta cheese, briny Kalamata olives, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, delivering a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite. A zesty blend of red onion, garlic, fresh parsley, and oregano adds vibrant aromatics, while a touch of lemon zest brightens the flavor profile. Nestled between lightly toasted whole wheat buns and topped with creamy tzatziki sauce, crisp cucumber, ripe tomato slices, and peppery arugula, these sliders are a healthy, handheld delight. Ready in just 30 minutes, these nutrient-packed sliders make a perfect appetizer, snack, or crowd-pleasing main course for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground chicken
• 100 grams Feta cheese, crumbled
• 50 grams Kalamata olives, chopped
• 50 grams Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 8 pieces Whole wheat slider buns
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
• 1 large Tomato, sliced
• 1 cup Arugula
• 0.5 cup Tzatziki sauce

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, feta cheese, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients until well combined but avoid over-mixing as this can make the mixture tough.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a slider-sized patty, around 1/2 inch thick.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Cook the patties in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and they are golden brown.

Step 6

While the patties are cooking, slice the cucumber and tomato, and prepare the arugula.

Step 7

Once the patties are cooked, lightly toast the whole wheat slider buns in the skillet or in a toaster.

Step 8

Assemble the sliders by spreading a tablespoon of tzatziki sauce on the bottom half of each bun, then layering with a chicken patty, cucumber slices, tomato slices, and arugula.

Step 9

Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1880.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2701.3

Total Fat 124.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 515.8mg	0%
Sodium 6554.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 250.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.7g	0%
Total Sugars 60.3g
Protein 175.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1473.2mg	0%
Iron 30.3mg	0%
Potassium 7360.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.7%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 35.4%