Mediterranean Diet Grilled Chicken Patties

Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, these Mediterranean Diet Grilled Chicken Patties are a healthy and delicious way to elevate your weeknight meals or outdoor grilling sessions. Made with lean ground chicken breast and infused with vibrant ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled feta, fresh parsley, and a hint of lemon zest, these patties are both light and satisfying. Grilled to perfection, they pack a flavorful punch while keeping things wholesome. Served in warm whole wheat pita bread with crisp baby spinach and a refreshing homemade cucumber-yogurt sauce, this dish is as nutritious as it is irresistible. Ready in just 30 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is perfect for health-conscious food lovers looking for a quick, high-protein meal packed with fresh, zesty, and savory notes.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground chicken breast
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 2 pieces garlic clove
• 50 grams feta cheese
• 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 4 pieces whole wheat pita bread
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 0.5 medium cucumber
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the red onion, fresh parsley, and garlic cloves. Set these aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken breast with the chopped red onion, parsley, garlic, crumbled feta cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients well using your hands or a large spoon until they are evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties about 3/4-inch thick.

Step 5

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the grill with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Place the chicken patties on the grill. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) and the patties are golden brown and fully cooked.

Step 7

While the patties are grilling, prepare the yogurt sauce. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, and lemon juice. Set aside.

Step 8

Once the patties are cooked, warm the whole wheat pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute per side.

Step 9

To assemble, place a patty in each pita pocket along with a handful of baby spinach leaves.

Step 10

Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the patties or serve on the side.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy Mediterranean Diet Grilled Chicken Patties.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1167.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1906.7

Total Fat 50.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 481.8mg	0%
Sodium 3218.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 202.8g	0%

Vitamin D 73IU	0%
Calcium 600.3mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 2903.5mg	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: 23.5%

Protein: 42.2%

Carbs: 34.3%