Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers
Infused with warm, aromatic spices and fresh herbs, Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers are a flavor-packed twist on a classic favorite. Juicy ground chicken is blended with ingredients like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, parsley, and cilantro to create patties that are irresistibly tender and bursting with Middle Eastern flair. Paired with a creamy, zesty yogurt-mint sauce and topped with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber, these burgers are a refreshing yet hearty meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, these healthy chicken burgers are served on lightly toasted buns, making them ideal for weeknight meals or backyard gatherings. Try this recipe for a vibrant and wholesome take on traditional burgers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g ground chicken
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 120 ml yogurt (plain, whole milk)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh mint
- 4 burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 8 tomato slices
- 8 cucumber slices
Instructions
Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
While the patties are cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce by combining the yogurt, lemon juice, and fresh mint in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside.
Toast the burger buns lightly, if desired.
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a cooked chicken patty, two slices of tomato, and two slices of cucumber. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce.
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately. Enjoy your Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.5 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 439 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 3512 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.6 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 122.7 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 674 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 4620 mg | 98% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
