Description
Discover how to make delicious Mediterranean Chicken Patties packed with flavor and protein. Perfect for a healthy dinner option. Try it now!
Ingredients
- ground chicken
- crumbled feta cheese
- kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
- fresh parsley, chopped
- fresh mint, chopped
- garlic cloves, minced
- dried oregano
- lemon zest
- lemon juice
- red onion, finely diced
- egg, lightly beaten
- panko breadcrumbs
- extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, crumbled feta cheese, chopped kalamata olives, minced garlic, diced red onion, chopped parsley, mint, dried oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, beaten egg, panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Step 2: Mix Gently Gently mix the ingredients with clean hands or a fork, being careful not to overmix. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil as you mix to add richness and help bind the mixture, ensuring it holds together when pressed but still feels somewhat loose.
- Step 3: Shape and Refrigerate Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into patties about ¾-inch thick. Create a slight indent in the center of each patty. Place the formed patties on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- Step 4: Cook Patties Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chilled patties and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Step 5: Serve Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with tzatziki sauce, warm pita bread, and a cucumber-tomato salad for a classic Mediterranean meal.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg