Name: Garden Fresh Chicken Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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; Burgers; 1 lb ground chicken; ½ cup panko bread crumbs; 1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ear fresh corn, kernels cut from cob; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; ½ medium red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 3-4 tablespoons olive oil for searing; Tomato-Cucumber Relish; 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered; ⅓ medium seedless English cucumber, finely diced; 2 green onions, finely sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Description

Enjoy a flavorful and healthy twist on burgers with these Garden Fresh Chicken Burgers, complemented by a refreshing Greek yogurt sauce and a vibrant tomato-cucumber relish.

Ingredients

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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
Burgers
1 lb ground chicken
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 ear fresh corn, kernels cut from cob
3 green onions, thinly sliced
½ medium red bell pepper, finely diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
3–4 tablespoons olive oil for searing
Tomato-Cucumber Relish
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
⅓ medium seedless English cucumber, finely diced
2 green onions, finely sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Mix all Greek yogurt sauce ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate.
Combine all burger ingredients except oil in a large bowl. Mix and form into patties.
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sear patties for 2 minutes per side until golden.
Transfer to a baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 7-10 minutes until cooked through.
Combine all relish ingredients in a bowl and stir gently to mix.

Notes

Feel free to customize the relish with your favorite vegetables.
Store leftover Greek yogurt sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling and Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burger
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Garden Fresh Chicken Burgers, Chicken Burger Recipe, Healthy Burgers, Greek Yogurt Sauce