Mediterranean Chicken Burgers with a zesty Greek Yogurt Sauce
Mediterranean Chicken Burgers with a zesty Greek Yogurt Sauce and crunchy Tomato-Cucumber Relish! Perfect for your summer BBQ.
Equipment
- Large Skillet (I prefer cast-iron, it goes from stove/oven to table)
Ingredients
For the Greek Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Burgers:
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 medium zucchini coarsely chopped
- 1 ear fresh corn kernels cut from cob
- ½ medium red bell pepper finely diced
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil for searing
- For the Tomato-Cucumber Relish:
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes quartered
- ⅓ medium seedless English cucumber finely diced
- 2 green onions finely sliced
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Greek Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients. Place in the fridge to chill.
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, combine all burger ingredients except oil. Mix well and form into patties.
- Cooking: Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sear burgers for about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Tomato-Cucumber Relish: In a medium bowl, combine all relish ingredients. Stir gently to mix.
- Serving: Serve burgers on homemade flour tortillas with a dollop of Greek yogurt sauce and a side of tomato-cucumber relish.
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