Mediterranean Chicken Patties (Printable Version)

Tender chicken patties infused with feta, herbs, and olives, bursting with Mediterranean flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Patties

01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
03 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, cilantro, or mint, chopped
04 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
05 - 1/4 cup Kalamata or green olives, chopped
06 - 1 medium red onion, finely diced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ For Serving

12 - 1/4 cup extra feta cheese, crumbled
13 - 1 cup sliced cucumbers
14 - 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
15 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, crumbled feta, chopped herbs, minced garlic, and beaten egg. Mix gently until just combined.
02 - Fold in diced tomatoes, chopped olives, diced onion, and breadcrumbs. Season generously with salt and pepper.
03 - Divide mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape into patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
04 - Place patties on a plate or tray and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
06 - Add chilled patties to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
07 - Remove from skillet and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve warm, garnished with extra feta, cucumbers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They come together in under 15 minutes of actual hands-on time, which means weeknight dinners stop feeling like a chore.
  • The feta and olives do all the flavor work for you, so you can skip complicated sauces entirely.
  • One batch makes enough for leftovers that taste even better the next day, whether cold in a salad or reheated gently.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the meat mixture or the patties will turn out dense and rubbery instead of tender and juicy.
  • The chilling step is not optional—room-temperature patties fall apart in the pan, which I discovered when I was in a hurry and decided to skip it.
  • Fresh herbs make an enormous difference in brightness, so it's worth keeping some on hand.
03 -
  • Buy a block of feta and crumble it yourself for a better texture and flavor than pre-crumbled versions.
  • The secret to juicy patties is not overworking the mixture and keeping the oil at the right temperature—too cool and they absorb grease, too hot and they brown before cooking through.
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