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Five golden-brown Mediterranean chicken patties served on a white plate with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion.
Linda

Mediterranean Chicken Patties

Juicy herb-packed chicken patties with feta and sun-dried tomatoes that taste like summer in the Aegean.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1.25 lb ground chicken not extra-lean, or they'll be dry
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled, packed
  • 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 1 tsp lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1 tsp dried oregano crushed between your fingers
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
For Serving
  • 0.5 cup tzatziki or Greek yogurt
  • 1 whole lemon wedges optional

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Large skillet
  • Microplane or fine grater

Method
 

Prep
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and black pepper. Use your hands to mix gently until just combined - do not overwork or the patties will be tough.
  2. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into 3/4-inch thick patties. Press a shallow dimple in the center of each with your thumb - this helps them cook evenly and stay flat.
Cook
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add patties without crowding (work in batches if needed). Cook 4-5 minutes per side until deeply golden and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. They should feel firm to the touch when done.
  2. Transfer cooked patties to a plate and let rest 3 minutes while you finish the batch. This keeps them juicy.
Serve
  1. Serve warm with tzatziki for dipping and lemon wedges on the side. These are excellent over a simple cucumber-tomato salad or tucked into warm pita.

Notes

If your ground chicken is very lean, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the mixture to prevent dryness. The patties can be shaped and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead - just cover tightly and let sit at room temperature 15 minutes before cooking. For a complete meal, serve with roasted potatoes or orzo tossed with lemon and herbs.