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Chicken Burger with Feta Cheese and Spinach

Chicken Burger with Feta Cheese and Spinach

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Enjoy flavorful Chicken Burger with Feta Cheese and Spinach – a healthy twist on classic burgers! Try this recipe today for a tasty treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ounces feta cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup English cucumber, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • dash of freshly ground pepper
  • 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, finely crumbled
  • ¼ cup almond meal or breadcrumbs
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 4 Brioche buns
  • 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
  • green leaf lettuce, washed and dried
  • English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the feta spread by mixing feta cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, pepper, and lemon juice until creamy.
  2. For the tzatziki sauce, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped cucumber, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl; refrigerate to chill.
  3. Thaw and squeeze excess liquid from spinach; mix with ground chicken, crumbled feta, almond meal or breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano in a large bowl. Form into four patties.
  4. Preheat grill to 450°F and cook patties for about 5 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Assemble burgers by spreading feta on buns and layering with patties and desired toppings.

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