Roasted Garlic Feta Chicken Burgers
Roasted Garlic Feta Chicken Burgers
Ingredients
For the Chicken Feta Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground chicken
- 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and liquid squeezed out
- 5 garlic, cloves, roasted until soft and mashed
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the garlic cloves on a small baking sheet or in a foil packet. Roast for 10-20 minutes, or until they are very soft. Once cooled slightly, mash the roasted garlic into a paste.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
If using frozen spinach, ensure it is fully thawed. Place the thawed spinach in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is crucial to prevent watery burgers.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the extra-lean ground chicken, mashed roasted garlic, squeezed spinach, crumbled feta cheese, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until all ingredients are just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the burgers tough.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form them into patties, about 3/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, or preheat your grill to medium-high. Cook the chicken patties for 5-6 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 12 min
- 6
Remove the burgers from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve on buns, lettuce wraps, or over a salad with your favorite toppings.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Roasted Garlic Feta Chicken Burgers
For the Chicken Feta Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground chicken
- 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and liquid squeezed out
- 5 garlic, cloves, roasted until soft and mashed
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the garlic cloves on a small baking sheet or in a foil packet. Roast for 10-20 minutes, or until they are very soft. Once cooled slightly, mash the roasted garlic into a paste.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
If using frozen spinach, ensure it is fully thawed. Place the thawed spinach in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is crucial to prevent watery burgers.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the extra-lean ground chicken, mashed roasted garlic, squeezed spinach, crumbled feta cheese, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until all ingredients are just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the burgers tough.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form them into patties, about 3/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, or preheat your grill to medium-high. Cook the chicken patties for 5-6 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 12 min - 6
Remove the burgers from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve on buns, lettuce wraps, or over a salad with your favorite toppings.
⏱️ 3 min