Spinach and Feta Chicken Burgers

Greek-inspired spinach and feta chicken burgers are a delicious excuse to eat tzatziki tonight! This is a tasty recipe to freshen up your next burger night.

By Ree Drummond   Published: Mar 28, 2023

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground chicken
• 2 c. baby spinach, finely chopped, plus more for topping
• 1/2 c. finely crumbled feta cheese (about 2 oz.)
• 1/2 c. panko
• 1/4 c. plain Greek yogurt
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. dried dill
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for brushing
• 1 red onion, cut into 6 thick slices
• 3/4 c. tzatziki
• 6 brioche buns, split and toasted
• 1 plum tomato, sliced
• 1/2 c. sliced pepperoncini
• Potato chips, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1
   Combine the ground chicken, chopped spinach, feta, panko, yogurt, garlic, egg yolk, salt, dill, oregano, and pepper in a large bowl and mix with your hands until combined. Form into 6 patties just shy of 1-inch thick.
2. Step 2
   Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and brush with vegetable oil. Add the onion slices and cook until softened and browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total (try to keep them from separating into rings). Remove to a plate.
3. Step 3
   Reduce the heat to medium and brush the pan with more vegetable oil. Working in batches if necessary, add the patties and cook until nicely browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
4. Step 4
   Spread tzatziki on the buns. Top the bun bottoms with spinach, the tomato, pepperoncini, and the cooked red onion. Add the patties and bun tops. Serve with chips.