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Chicken spinach burger with lettuce and tomato on sesame bun, served on wooden board.

Chicken Spinach Burger

Chicken Spinach Burger served face down on whipped feta is the Mediterranean twist on the dipped burger trend that nobody asked for, but everyone needs. Ground chicken, fresh spinach, mozzarella, chives, scallions, and oregano formed into juicy patties. Then cooked until golden, served on a toasted brioche bun with butter lettuce and tomato. It's placed face down into a pool of whipped feta so every bite of that burger is dragged through the creamiest, most garlicky feta sauce you have ever tasted.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: burger
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 581kcal
Author: Lola Jay

Ingredients

Chicken spinach patties

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • ¼ cup fresh chives chopped
  • cup scallions chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach finely chopped
  • ½ cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Whipped feta

  • 8 oz feta cheese
  • ¾ cup full fat Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1.5 tablespoon fresh dill chopped, optional
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Aleppo pepper or paprika for garnish optional

For serving

  • 4 brioche buns toasted
  • Butter lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices

Instructions 

Make the burger mixture

  • Add the ground chicken, crushed garlic, chives, scallions, finely chopped spinach, shredded mozzarella, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, red pepper flakes, and olive oil to a large bowl. Mix with your hands or a fork until just combined. Do not overwork the mixture. Stop mixing the moment everything is evenly distributed.
    1 lb ground chicken, 2 garlic cloves, ¼ cup fresh chives, ⅓ cup scallions, 2 cups fresh spinach, ½ cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each one into a patty roughly three-quarters of an inch thick. Place on a plate or sheet pan and transfer to the freezer for 10 minutes. Do not skip this step.

Make the whipped feta

  • While the patties are in the freezer add the feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic clove, dill, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice to a food processor. Blend on high for about 60 seconds until completely smooth and silky. Scrape down the sides halfway through and blend again. Taste and adjust salt, lemon, and garlic as needed. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with Aleppo pepper or paprika if using. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
    8 oz feta cheese, ¾ cup full fat Greek yogurt, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 garlic clove, 1.5 tbsp fresh dill, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Cook the burgers

  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove the patties from the freezer and add to the pan in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes until the bottom is deeply golden. Flip carefully and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes until the second side is equally golden and the internal temperature reads 165F on a meat thermometer. Do not press down on the patties during cooking. You will squeeze out all the moisture and end up with a dry burger.
    1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Toast the buns

  • Toast the brioche buns cut side down in the same pan with a little butter or olive oil until golden and slightly crispy. Alternatively toast them in the toaster if you are keeping things simple.
    4 brioche buns

Assemble and serve

  • Layer butter lettuce and a tomato slice on the bottom bun. Place the cooked chicken patty on top and add the top bun. Cut the burger in half with a sharp knife. Place both halves face down into a generous pool of whipped feta spread on the plate. Serve immediately.
    Butter lettuce leaves, Tomato slices
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Notes

Nutrition facts are only estimates.
Storage
Store cooked burger patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store the whipped feta separately in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat the patties in a skillet over medium low heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side or in the air fryer at 375F for 5 minutes. Avoid the microwave as it dries out the chicken. Assemble the burgers fresh each time rather than storing assembled. Uncooked patties can be frozen for up to 2 months, separated by parchment paper, and cooked straight from frozen over medium low heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 250mg | Sodium: 1006mg | Potassium: 756mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2490IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 3mg
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