Description
Juicy and healthy Chicken Feta Spinach Burgers combining lean ground chicken with creamy feta cheese and fresh spinach. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal with a flavorful Mediterranean twist, ready in under 30 minutes and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for grain-free)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and finely chop the spinach, mince the garlic, and dice the onion. Crumble the feta cheese and set all aside for easy mixing.
- Mix the Patty Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped spinach, crumbled feta, garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix everything gently but thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Form the Burgers: Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each into a round, flat patty about 3/4-inch thick for even cooking.
- Cook the Burgers: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties 5-6 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Let the Chicken Feta Spinach Burgers rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain juices, then serve on toasted buns or your preferred base.
Notes
- Don’t Overmix: Gently combine ingredients to keep the burgers tender and avoid toughness.
- Pre-cook Spinach: If using raw spinach, briefly sauté to remove excess moisture preventing soggy patties.
- Check Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked without drying out.
- Rest the Patties: Letting them rest a few minutes after cooking seals in flavor and juices.
- Use Fresh Feta: Crumbled fresh feta melts better and adds optimal creamy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken burger, feta cheese, spinach, healthy burger, gluten free, quick meal, Mediterranean
