Description
Whipping up Mediterranean Chicken Patties brings pure Mediterranean charm straight to your dinner table. Packed with fresh herbs and zesty spices, these patties deliver a delightful flavor journey that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ¼ cup feta cheese
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Gather your ground chicken, breadcrumbs, feta, herbs, egg, garlic, and seasonings in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Blend the ingredients gently, ensuring each component is incorporated without overworking the mixture.
- Carefully form 6 uniform patties, shaping them approximately ½ inch thick with gentle, consistent pressure.
- Chill the patties in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to help maintain their structural integrity during cooking.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet, heating to medium temperature until the surface appears slightly shimmery.
- Place patties in the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes until a rich golden-brown crust develops on the bottom.
- Carefully rotate each patty, continuing to cook for another 4-5 minutes until the internal temperature precisely reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked patties onto paper towels, allowing excess oil to drain and the meat to rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Plate the warm patties alongside tzatziki or nestle them inside soft pita bread with crisp, fresh greens.
Notes
- Chill the patties before cooking to help them maintain their shape and prevent crumbling during pan-frying.
- Use fresh herbs for the most vibrant flavor, and chop them finely to distribute evenly throughout the chicken mixture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap breadcrumbs with almond meal or gluten-free panko to keep the patties light and crisp.
- Test doneness by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked without becoming dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg