Greek Chicken Burgers with Feta Yogurt Sauce

If you love Mediterranean flavors like Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and oregano, you will love these Greek Chicken Burgers. But the secret to making them exceptionally juicy and tender, is the creamy, herby feta yogurt sauce which is used both inside the patties and slathered on top. A low-effort, high-reward move that ensures these chicken burgers will never taste dry. Perfect for cooking in a skillet or on the grill.

Let’s Whip Up An Insanely Flavorful Burger!

Chicken burgers may be lighter than traditional beef burgers, but they’re often criticized for being dry, bland, and pretty forgettable. These Greek chicken burgers are anything but. Loaded with Mediterranean favorites like Kalamata olives, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, red onion, and oregano, they’re packed with bold, fresh flavors in every bite.

But what really takes these burgers to the next level is the feta yogurt sauce. Instead of serving it only as a topping, a little gets mixed directly into the ground chicken mixture, keeping the burgers incredibly juicy while adding creamy, herby flavor throughout. The rest is spooned generously over the finished burgers for one more layer of deliciousness that makes them taste anything but ordinary.

Tucked into a toasted bun with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion, these Greek-style burgers are exactly what summer-weather cooking should be all about. In fact, I predict that just like me, you’ll be making these nonstop for the rest of summer, and beyond!

Key Ingredient Notes

• Ground chicken: Any ground meat will work here, but I especially love ground chicken because it keeps these burgers light while allowing all the Mediterranean flavors to shine. For the juiciest burgers, use ground chicken with a little fat rather than extra-lean.
• Vegetables: Red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach add plenty of flavor, moisture, and texture to the chicken mixture. The sun-dried tomatoes in particular add a delicious burst of savory, slightly sweet flavor. I also like adding some chopped Kalamata olives, but this is optional.
• Feta yogurt sauce: This creamy Greek yogurt sauce made with feta, lemon juice, garlic, fresh dill, and a few simple seasonings does double duty. A little gets mixed right into the chicken mixture, which helps keep the burgers incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the rest is spooned over the finished burgers—so good!

Find the printable recipe with detailed measurements below.

How To Make Greek Chicken Burgers With Feta Yogurt Sauce

Make the feta yogurt sauce: Add the yogurt, feta, dill, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to a small bowl. Whisk until well combined and set aside.

Make the burger patties: Add all of the chicken burger ingredients to a large bowl, plus 3 tablespoons of the prepared feta yogurt sauce. Using your hands, or a rubber spatula, gently mix everything until combined. Don’t over-mix. If the mixture is very sticky, lightly wet your hands to form the patties. Form mixture into 4 patties.

Cook the burgers: In a large skillet, cook the patties until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. If you prefer to grill the patties, refrigerate for at least 20 minutes while the grill preheats (detailed instructions can be found in the recipe card below).

To serve: Top the patties with the feta yogurt sauce and add extra toppings of choice such as crispy lettuce, tomato, onions, or thinly sliced cucumbers.

Tips For Greek Burger Success

• If the mixture is a bit sticky when forming the patties, moisten your hands slightly with water or olive oil.
• Don’t press down on the chicken burgers while they cook as this can dry them out.
• If your kitchen is very hot, or the mixture seems a little soft, place the burger patties in the fridge for about 15 minutes before cooking. This ensures they hold their shape when cooked, and won’t fall apart.

Serving Suggestions

We go crazy for these Greek burger patties tucked into a toasted bun, topped with lots of the feta yogurt sauce, crisp lettuce leaves, juicy tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion and cucumbers.

Store-bought buns are great, but if you want your burgers to taste extra special, make my homemade brioche hamburger buns! They are super easy to make and absolutely delicious. If you wish to skip the buns altogether, use large lettuce leaves to wrap the patties, or serve the patties over a Greek-style salad with the feta yogurt sauce.

As for the sides, fries or chips are always reliable and delicious, but if you have the time, these baked Parmesan potato wedges are always a huge hit! On a hot summer day, keep it light and fresh with this watermelon salad, this cool and crisp avocado cucumber salad with chickpeas and feta, or a simple green salad.

Make Ahead And Storage Tips

These Greek chicken burgers with feta yogurt sauce are excellent for meal prep. They freeze well and are easy to reheat. 

• To make ahead: Place shaped patties on a parchment lined baking sheet and cover lightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 1 day (you can maybe get away with 2 days if your ground chicken is really fresh).

• To store leftovers in refrigerator: Leftover cooked burgers will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days stored in an airtight container. 
• To reheat: I like to reheat the patties in a skillet over medium heat. Flip them a few times, until warmed through. 
• To freeze raw patties: My favorite thing about these burgers is that you can prepare a large batch for quick future meals. Place raw patties in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 1-2 hours or until quite firm. Place a piece of parchment paper between each patty and transfer to a freezer safe bag or container, for up to 3 months. Cook from frozen, adding a few more minutes of cooking time, or thaw slightly in the refrigerator before cooking.