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Mediterranean Chicken Patties

Mediterranean Chicken Patties

Delicious Mediterranean Chicken Patties made with ground chicken, veggies, and herbs, providing a healthy and flavorful meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 12 patties
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

Oils

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 cup baby spinach chopped

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice from half lemon

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until sizzling hot. Sauté onions and garlic until tender and nicely browned, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add spinach and sauté for 1 minute until soft. Set aside on a plate to cool for 5 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add ground chicken, sautéed onion-spinach mixture, breadcrumbs, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well with a spatula to combine everything together (or use your hands to press the ingredients together to evenly combine).
  • Shape the ground chicken mixture into a firm ball. This helps the mixture bind together to yield firm patties. Cover the bowl with plastic cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Take ½ cup chicken mixture at a time and shape into patties using your hands. You should get about 12 patties.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until sizzling hot. Place patties on the skillet (about 6 pieces per batch) and cook for 3-5 minutes until nicely seared and starting to brown up the sides. Flip the patties over and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the internal temperature for the patties reaches 165 F as read on a meat thermometer.
  • Serve warm with a side of rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables, or serve in hamburger buns.

Notes

Mediterranean chicken patties will keep for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Allow them to cool to room temperature before storing. You can also freeze them for up to two months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattyCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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