Description
Sizzling Mediterranean Chicken Patties bring bold Mediterranean flavors right to your dinner table with minimal fuss. Packed with herbs and spices, these patties turn weeknight cooking into a delightful culinary adventure your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground chicken
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
Seasonings and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Dice the onion and sauté in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Add minced garlic to the onions and cook for 30 seconds, then remove the skillet from heat.
- Chop baby spinach into small pieces and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed onion-garlic mixture with chopped spinach, 1 lb ground chicken, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, and all remaining seasonings.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until everything is evenly distributed.
- Form the mixture into 8 uniform patties, each about ½ inch thick.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (375°F).
- Cook the patties for 5-6 minutes on the first side until they develop a golden-brown crust.
- Flip the patties and cook an additional 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked patties to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve the patties warm with your favorite Mediterranean-inspired garnishes.
Notes
- Chop onions and spinach finely to ensure even distribution and smooth texture in the patties.
- Use freshly ground chicken for the best flavor and moisture, avoiding pre-packaged ground chicken when possible.
- For a gluten-free version, swap breadcrumbs with almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers to maintain binding.
- Keep patties uniform in size and thickness to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent some pieces from drying out or remaining undercooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg