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Mediterranean Chicken Dinner

Mediterranean Chicken Dinner: 5 Reasons to Try It Today


  • Author: Yale Zapata
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A flavorful Mediterranean chicken dinner featuring ground chicken patties with fresh ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (loosely packed) baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Optional: butter lettuce, tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta cheese, sliced onion, sliced tomato, sliced avocado

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, red onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form 4 large patties.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Cook the patties for approximately 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Enjoy the patties plain or assemble them into chicken burgers with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • These patties will last 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
  • Freeze cooked patties for up to 3 months for quick meals.
  • Make raw chicken burgers a day in advance and store in the fridge with parchment paper in between.
  • Pair with Greek fries for a complete meal.
  • Use leftover sun-dried tomatoes in other recipes like Mediterranean baked feta.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet or Grill
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 patty
  • Calories: 263
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 716mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 98mg

Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Dinner, Chicken Patties, Healthy Dinner