Mediterranean Diet Mini Chicken Burgers
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with these flavorful Mediterranean Diet Mini Chicken Burgers! Packed with lean ground chicken, fragrant fresh herbs like parsley and mint, and warm spices including cumin and coriander, these bite-sized burgers deliver a taste of the Mediterranean in every juicy bite. Served on whole wheat mini buns and topped with a refreshing homemade cucumber-yogurt sauce, crisp lettuce, and ripe tomato slices, this dish strikes a perfect balance of healthy and indulgent. Ready in just 25 minutes, these chicken patties make for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prepping. Enjoy a wholesome, delicious twist on a classic comfort food with these Mediterranean-inspired mini burgers!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 0.5 medium, finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 medium, grated and drained cucumber
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 8 mini whole wheat burger buns
- 1 medium, sliced tomato
- 8 lettuce leaves
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 2
Shape the mixture into 8 small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 4
Cook the chicken patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
Step 5
While the patties are cooking, prepare the cucumber-yogurt sauce by combining the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
Step 6
To assemble the burgers, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, then add a chicken patty. Top with a tomato slice and a dollop of cucumber-yogurt sauce.
Step 7
Cover with the top half of the bun, and serve the mini chicken burgers immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1322.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2080.8 |
| Total Fat 84.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 397.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4251.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 209.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 43.9g | |
| Protein 138.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 684.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3950.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories