Ingredients
For the Burgers:
2 pounds ground chicken thigh meat
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
freshly cracked black pepper to taste
2-3 garlic cloves, grated
3-4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 onion, finely chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 heaping tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 egg, beaten
1-2 teaspoons dried thyme or oregano
The Toppings:
brioche buns
feta cheese
muenster cheese or your favorite cheese
lettuce
tomato slices
onion slices
pickles
The Creamy Dill Sauce:
1 cup yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1-2 tablespoons white Balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
1-2 garlic cloves, grated
freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon dried or fresh dill
Serve with:
Sweet potato wedges
Instructions
Make the Chicken Patties: Combine all of the burger ingredients together in a large bowl. Mix until combined. Divide into 8 equal portions for large burger patties or more for smaller burgers or meatballs.Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Shape the chicken patties and transfer them onto the tray. Chill for 30 minutes. This will help them keep their shape when pan-frying.Grease a skillet with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken patties 4-5 minutes per side. They are ready when the internal temperature reaches 165 °F. Check with a meat thermometer.Crumble some feta on top of the burgers and add a slice of cheese. Heat through about a minute until the cheese begins to soften. Transfer them to a plateToast the burger buns in the pan until warmed through.Assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings and the creamy dill sauce.Combine all of the creamy dill sauce ingredients together in a bowl and mix until combined. This sauce stays fresh in the refrigerator for 5-6 days.
Serve with sweet potato wedges. Kali Orexi!
For the Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into wedges. Place them in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and some ground cumin. Preheat the air fryer to 400 °F. Air fry in batches making sure not to overcrowd the basket. They take about 10 minutes or until fork-tender.
Transfer the sweet potato wedges to a platter and sprinkle dried oregano on top, crumble some feta and serve.
Notes
Freezer Instructions: The uncooked chicken patties can be chilled in the freezer until firm. Transfer them to freezer-safe bags and they will keep fresh for 2-3 months. Thaw and cook.
Oven Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Place the chicken patties on a baking tray and brush them with olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F.