These Spinach Feta Chicken Burgers are packed with lean meat and fresh ingredients. They come together in just 20 minutes, making them the perfect quick and easy meal for any night of the week.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
These chicken burgers are a healthier twist on classic burgers. Packed with fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and juicy ground chicken, this burger recipe is a must-try for any burger lover.
They're easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and steps and are customizable to suit your tastes. Enjoy them on a bun with your favorite toppings or over a bed of greens for a lighter meal.
Spinach Feta Chicken Burgers are perfect for those warm summer evenings when you want something fresh, light, and satisfying. If you love burgers and want another delicious recipe option, try this Cheeseburger Bowl or these Turkey Veggie Burgers. Or for a fun sandwich idea, try these Hawaiian Roll Chicken Parm Sliders.
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken: I recommend a 94% lean ground chicken. You want to make sure there is a little fat content to help burgers stay moist. Extra-lean meat might make them more dry. You can substitute for ground turkey if you prefer.
- Spinach: Fresh baby spinach, chopped.
- Feta Cheese: Crumbled feta cheese adds so much flavor!
- Egg and Panko Breadcrumbs: To bind the patties together.
- Red Onion: Finely diced red onion for added flavor.
- Seasoning: Garlic powder, fine sea salt, and black pepper to round out all the flavors.
*The full ingredient list with amounts is in the recipe card below.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the ground chicken, baby spinach, feta cheese, egg, panko breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until combined. Do not overmix.
- Form the chicken mixture into 4 patties. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly spray with oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the burgers for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings, or over a bed of greens. Enjoy!
Expert Tips for Juicy Chicken Burgers
If you're new to grilling chicken burgers, here are a few expert tips to ensure that they come out perfectly juicy every time:
- Be gentle when mixing. Overmixing the chicken can make it tough, so mix the ingredients just until combined. Use your hands or a gentle touch with a spatula to avoid compacting the meat.
- When you're forming the patties, run your hands under water first to prevent the meat from sticking. Trust me; it makes the process so much easier and less messy!
- Don't press down on the burgers while cooking. Resist the urge to press down on the burgers while cooking, which can cause the juices to escape and the burgers to dry out. Instead, let them cook undisturbed until ready to flip.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The burgers should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Variations
- Add diced sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers to the chicken mixture for a Mediterranean twist.
- Try them as sliders. Form the patties into slider size instead of full-size burgers for a fun appetizer or party dish.
- Make them gluten-free. Simply omit the breadcrumbs.
- Make them dairy-free by omitting the feta cheese and using a dairy-free cheese alternative.
Serving Suggestions
I love serving these juicy chicken burgers on a toasted bun with a dollop of olive oil mayonnaise, some lettuce, and a juicy slice of tomato. However, you could also serve them over a bed of greens or alongside some roasted veggies, coleslaw, or potato chips for a complete meal.
Other great topping options include: tzatziki sauce, hummus, sliced avocado, or roasted red peppers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Absolutely! You can mix the ingredients together and form the patties up to 24 hours in advance. Just make sure to store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook them.
Cooked chicken burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
What to Serve with Burgers
Complement the flavors of these juicy Spinach Feta Chicken Burgers with a delicious summer side dish. Check out these easy and flavorful options!
- Rainbow Orzo Salad
- Grilled Vegetable Platter
- Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
- Air Fryer Seasoned Steak Fries
- Fiesta Corn Salad with Avocado
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Spinach Feta Chicken Burgers
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Description
These Spinach Feta Chicken Burgers are packed with lean meat and fresh ingredients. They come together in just 20 minutes, making them the perfect quick and easy meal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional for serving: hamburger buns, mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the ground chicken, baby spinach, feta cheese, egg, panko breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until combined. Do not overmix.
- Form the chicken mixture into 4 patties. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly spray with oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the burgers for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings, or over a bed of greens. Enjoy!
Notes
Be gentle when mixing. Over mixing the chicken can make it tough, so mix the ingredients until just combined. Use your hands or a gentle touch with a spatula to avoid compacting the meat.
Resist the urge to press down on the burgers while cooking. This can cause the juices to escape and the burgers to dry out. Let them cook undisturbed until ready to flip.
Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger without bun/toppings
- Calories: 234
- Sugar: 1.1 g
- Sodium: 369.1 mg
- Fat: 12.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23.6 g
- Cholesterol: 151.2 mg
Elizabeth says
Thank you so much for this recipe! Made them for dinner the other night and my roommate and I were both raving about them! Looking forward to trying another recipe from you!
Amy Lundberg says
These burgers were super delicious!