Description
Delicious and healthy Mediterranean Chicken Patties made with ground chicken, feta cheese, fresh herbs, and spices. These flavorful patties are perfect for a quick stovetop meal and can be served with tzatziki, cucumber salad, or in pita bread for a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, crumbled feta, red onion, parsley, dill, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Use your hands or a spoon to gently combine the mixture without overmixing to keep the patties tender.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 4 to 6 equal-sized patties, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Heat Oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, preparing the pan to cook the patties thoroughly and prevent sticking.
- Cook Patties: Place the patties in the hot skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure food safety.
- Rest: Remove the patties from heat and let them rest for a few minutes; this allows the juices to redistribute for moist and flavorful results before serving.
Notes
- Serve these patties with tzatziki sauce, a fresh cucumber salad, or tucked inside pita bread with lettuce and tomato for a complete meal.
- You can prepare the patties ahead of time and refrigerate the raw mixture for up to 1 day before cooking to save time.
- Using fresh herbs when possible enhances the flavor, but dried dill works well as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
