Description
Embark on a Mediterranean culinary journey with these Greek chicken burgers. Juicy grilled chicken, marinated in zesty lemon and fragrant herbs, is nestled in soft pita bread, creating a flavor explosion that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser sure to spark laughter and lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 4 pitas (soft and fluffy)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Crumble feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates if grilling.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Assemble your burgers by placing sliced chicken in warmed pita bread with toppings such as Greek yogurt sauce, cucumber slices, tomatoes, red onions, and feta cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg