Description
Juicy and flavorful Mediterranean chicken patties made with ground chicken, herbs, feta, and olives. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken, preferably not ultra-lean
- 1 small onion, finely grated with juices
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed and drained
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta (plus more for topping, optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped Kalamata olives, patted dry
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour for a gluten-free option
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for the mixture, plus more for the pan
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of chili flakes or sweet paprika, optional
- Yogurt or tzatziki for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, grated onion with juices, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, oregano, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, olives, breadcrumbs, egg, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. If using chili flakes, add a small pinch.
- Let the mixture sit in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Lightly oil your hands and shape into 8 small patties or 4 to 6 larger ones.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Lay the patties in the pan without crowding. Sear 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until golden, then flip and cook another 3 to 5 minutes until internal temperature hits 165°F.
- Let them rest on a plate for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra moisture, add a spoon of olive oil to very lean ground chicken. Form patties ahead and chill up to 24 hours for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg