Name: Mediterranean Chicken Burgers with Feta-Artichoke Spread
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken, preferably thigh meat; 1/4 cup (about a 1/2 ounce) fresh bread crumbs (about half a slice of stale bread ground in food processor); 2 tablespoons whole milk; 3 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1/3 cup chopped roasted red peppers; 2/3 cup (about 1.5 ounces) chopped fresh spinach; 2 tablespoons (about 1 ounce) crumbled feta; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 1/3 cup artichoke hearts packed in water, drained; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves, or to taste; Freshly ground black pepper; Toasted buns; Butter lettuce leaves; Crumbled feta cheese; Thinly sliced red onion; Sliced roasted red or yellow peppers

Description

Juicy chicken burgers are flavored with spinach, feta, garlic, oregano and red peppers and topped with a dreamy, creamy feta-artichoke spread!

Ingredients

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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BURGERS:

1 pound ground chicken, preferably thigh meat
1/4 cup (about a 1/2 ounce) fresh bread crumbs (about half a slice of stale bread ground in food processor)
2 tablespoons whole milk
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/3 cup chopped roasted red peppers
2/3 cup (about 1.5 ounces) chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons (about 1 ounce) crumbled feta
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

FETA-ARTICHOKE SPREAD:

6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup artichoke hearts packed in water, drained
Juice of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

TO SERVE:

Toasted buns
Butter lettuce leaves
Crumbled feta cheese
Thinly sliced red onion
Sliced roasted red or yellow peppers

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, add the fresh bread crumbs and milk, stirring to form a paste. Add the chicken, garlic, roasted peppers, spinach, feta, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Using your hands, gently combine the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to help firm up the mixture to shape. Once chilled, shape into 4 patties. You can cook at this point, but preferably, transfer to a plate or small baking sheet, cover and return to the refrigerator for another 15 minutes.
Preheat a large cast-iron pan or outdoor grill over medium heat.
In the bowl of a food processor, add the feta, artichokes and lemon juice; process until puréed. Add the garlic, olive oil, oregano, and pepper and pulse to combine. Transfer to a small bowl, cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld.
When the pan or grill is heated, add the olive oil (0r oil the outside of the burgers). Add the burgers (you may need to do in batches in the pan) and cook until golden-brown and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
To assemble: spread a thin layer of the feta-artichoke spread on the bottom of each bun. Layer the butter lettuce leaves, burger, more feta-artichoke spread, a little crumbled feta, the red onion and roasted pepper slices.

Notes

Inspiration: Mediterranean Turkey Burgers with Artichoke Feta Spread on howsweeteats.com

Category: Chicken, Burgers & Sandwiches