Description
Mediterranean chicken patties bring together zesty herbs and lean protein for a quick dinner that’ll have your taste buds dancing. Packed with fresh ingredients and simple seasoning, these patties deliver a delicious meal perfect for weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl: ground chicken, breadcrumbs, crumbled feta, chopped herbs, minced garlic, spices, and egg.
- Use clean hands to thoroughly blend the mixture until ingredients are evenly distributed and feel cohesive.
- Gently form four patties, each approximately ½ inch thick, pressing edges firmly to ensure they maintain shape.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, bringing temperature to 375°F.
- Carefully place patties into hot skillet, allowing each to develop a golden-brown crust for 5-6 minutes.
- Rotate patties, cooking an additional 4-5 minutes until internal temperature precisely reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Splash fresh lemon juice over patties during final cooking minute to enhance flavor profile.
- Transfer patties to a paper towel-lined plate, allowing them to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to retain moisture.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor and make sure to chop them finely to distribute evenly throughout the chicken mixture.
- If the patties seem too wet, add a few extra breadcrumbs to help them hold together more securely during cooking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond meal or gluten-free panko to maintain the same texture.
- Serve these patties with a cool tzatziki or Greek yogurt sauce to complement the Mediterranean herbs and balance the warm, crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg