Description
Whipping up these Mediterranean chicken patties transports your taste buds straight to sunny coastal kitchens with fresh herbs and zesty spices. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these patties make dinner feel like a delightful culinary adventure without complicated steps.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ¼ cup feta cheese
Supporting Vegetables:
- 1 small red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Herbs and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Mix 1 lb ground chicken, 1 small finely chopped red onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup chopped parsley, 2 tbsp chopped mint, and 1 tsp dried oregano in a large bowl.
- Fold in lemon zest from 1 lemon, 1 lightly beaten egg, ½ cup breadcrumbs, and ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, blending gently to maintain the meat’s tenderness.
- Separate the mixture into 6-8 equal portions, shaping each into a ½-inch thick patty.
- Warm a skillet with a thin drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- Carefully place patties in the skillet, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip patties and cook an additional 4-5 minutes, confirming the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove patties from the skillet, letting them rest for 2-3 minutes to seal in juices.
- Plate your chicken patties with tzatziki or a fresh Greek salad for a complete Mediterranean meal.
Notes
- Gentle mixing is key to keeping chicken patties tender, so blend ingredients just until combined without overworking the meat.
- Fresh herbs make a significant difference, so use bright, fragrant parsley and mint for maximum Mediterranean flavor.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap breadcrumbs with almond meal or gluten-free breadcrumb alternatives to maintain patty structure.
- Getting the right skillet temperature prevents sticking and ensures a beautiful golden-brown exterior, so heat olive oil until it shimmers but doesn’t smoke.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg