Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or goat cheese)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (or cilantro/mint)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free for a gluten-free option)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large egg (or substitute with ground flaxseed)
- 1/4 cup extra feta cheese (for serving)
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers (for crunch)
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes (for brightness)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (additional parsley or dill)
Instructions
- Gather and chop all your vegetables and herbs.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, feta cheese, parsley, diced tomatoes, olives, onion, and garlic. Mix well.
- Add breadcrumbs, olive oil, and an egg (or flaxseed mixture) to the mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Form the mixture into four equal-sized patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Cook each patty for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with extra feta cheese on top and fresh cucumber and tomato slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Let the mixture chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before forming patties to help them hold shape while cooking. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add spices like cumin for added flavor.
