Description
Sizzling Mediterranean Chicken Patties deliver a taste adventure straight from your kitchen, packed with herbs and spices that dance on your palate. Crisp and lean protein gets a zesty upgrade with crumbled feta and fresh parsley, making dinner both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds ground chicken
- 1 large egg
Binders and Fillers:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup feta cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Mince 2 garlic cloves super fine on your cutting board using a sharp knife, creating tiny uniform pieces.
- Combine 1.5 pounds ground chicken, ½ cup breadcrumbs, minced garlic, ¼ cup crumbled feta, ¼ cup chopped parsley, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Use clean hands to blend ingredients thoroughly, ensuring even distribution of seasonings throughout the meat mixture.
- Separate the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into round patties approximately ½-inch thick.
- Place formed patties on a plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes to help maintain their structural integrity.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface begins to shimmer and look slightly rippled.
- Carefully place patties in the hot skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust develops and edges start to crisp.
- Gently flip patties and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Allow patties to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving, which helps redistribute internal juices and ensures maximum tenderness.
Notes
- Chop herbs and garlic super fine to distribute flavor evenly throughout the chicken mixture.
- Refrigerating patties before cooking helps them stay compact and prevents crumbling during pan-frying.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, ensuring chicken reaches 165°F for food safety without overcooking.
- For gluten-free option, swap breadcrumbs with ground almond meal or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain patty structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg