Healthy Ground Chicken Feta Burgers with Spinach

Name: Healthy Ground Chicken Feta Burgers with Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces baby spinach* (or sub in thawed frozen spinach cubes); 5 cloves roasted garlic (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground chicken; 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Looking for a healthy chicken burger recipe? These Chicken Feta Burgers with roasted garlic and spinach are one of my all-time favorite recipes because they’re so juicy, healthy and loaded with Greek flavors. Serve these ground chicken burgers up at your next gathering and everyone will be requesting the recipe — guaranteed! They’re so quick and easy to prep! {Low carb & gluten-free}

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Greek Chicken Burgers with Feta and Spinach

There’s something about the smell of garlic roasting in the oven that just makes me so hungry! And then when you add the taste of oozy cheese, it’s just straight up hard to resist.

I introduce you to one of my favourite burgers with just the right combination of roasted garlic and melty cheese…these ground chicken feta burgers with spinach!

I originally made these for Father’s day one year and they were a huge hit, so I thought I would bring this famous recipe out again just in time for BBQ season.

I swear, you don’t even miss the ground beef with all of the other amazing flavors happening in this juicy burger.

If you’re a burger lover, be sure to also check out my pesto chicken burgers and worcestershire sauce burger recipe for more healthier burger options this summer!

Why We Love These Chicken and Feta Burgers

Healthy: The amazing thing about these burgers is that they also incorporate spinach, which not only adds moisture but also an extra dose of nutrients like fibre, vitamin K and folate! Plus, they’re made with extra lean ground chicken, so they’re lower in saturated fat than your typical beef burgers.

Quick and easy: These juicy Greek chicken burgers come together so easily, it takes about 5 minutes to make and form the patties, then it’s just a case of grilling them.

Easy to cook: You can cook these patties on your outdoor grill, stovetop or oven, making them a great burger to enjoy all year round!

Gluten-free: These spinach and feta chicken burgers are made without breadcrumbs, which is a good alternative if you require a gluten-free option.

Low carb: Each burger patty contains 2 grams of carbs, so great if you are looking for a lower carb option or following a keto lifestyle.

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients for the chicken feta burgers in bowls on a work surface

Ground chicken: Forms the base of the chicken patties. You can buy pre-ground chicken from the store or grind up chicken breast meat yourself in a food processor.

Spinach: A delicious way to incorporate some extra leafy greens into your day! Use fresh spinach that’s been cooked down and chopped, or sub in thawed frozen chopped spinach.

Garlic: Roasted garlic is the secret ingredient that infuses these chicken feta spinach burgers with so much flavor. Don’t skip on this ingredient!

Crumbled feta cheese: Complements the spinach and roasted garlic and adds additional flavor. You can use light or full fat feta.

How to Make a Ground Chicken Burger with Feta

Process shots to show the patty mixture before and after being combined

Gather your ingredients. Roast the garlic and wilt the spinach in a large skillet.
Roughly chop the spinach and the garlic.
Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and combine.

The chicken patties on a baking sheet before cooking

Form the mixture into 5 burger patties that are at least ¾ of an inch thick and place on a parchment lined baking sheet until ready to grill.
Place on an oiled, pre-heated grill and cook the feta chicken patties for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
Serve the burgers on a toasted bun, salad or lettuce wrap. Garnish and serve!

Four chicken feta burger patties stacked on top of each other

Keep scrolling to the recipe card below for the full printable ground chicken burger recipe!

Chicken Feta Burger Recipe Tips

Use frozen spinach cubes to simplify recipe. Simply defrost six frozen spinach cubes in the fridge overnight or in the microwave, draining any additional water. Add to chicken burger mixture and combine.

Roast garlic in advance to save time when preparing recipe.

Mix burger mixture with hands to ensure ingredients are well incorporated. You can coat your hands in olive oil to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.

Don’t over mix, as it may cause the burgers to dry out. Instead, mix until just combined, and then form into patties.

Make a thumbprint in the middle of the each patty to keep the burgers from puffing up on the grill.

To help the burgers stay together on the grill, you may wish to freeze the patties for 20-30 minutes to help them firm up. I’ve never had an issue with them falling apart on the grill, but it can be a helpful tip if you want to take extra precaution before grilling.

A chicken burger on a bottom bun on a tray with toppings

Storage and Reheating Guidelines

Leftover cooked burgers will keep in the fridge for up to four days covered with plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container. They can be reheated in the oven, microwave or on the stove top.

Recipe FAQs

Can these Greek chicken burgers be made on stovetop or in the oven?

Yes! If you don’t have an outdoor grill, or the weather isn’t optimal for grilling, don’t fret! You can easily cook these burgers in your kitchen.

To make on stovetop: Preheat a grill pan or frying pan over a medium heat and add tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the patties to the pan, taking care not to overcrowd them. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.

To make in oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place burgers on a greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.

Can you make chicken burgers ahead of time?

Definitely! If you are planning a large cookout, these juicy chicken burgers are a great way to get ahead on your meal prep!

To make ahead: You can mix together the burger ingredients and keep covered in the fridge for up to a day ahead of cooking. Similarly, you can form the patties and keep them in an airtight container with the layers separated by parchment paper.

Can you freeze this chicken feta burger recipe?

You can freeze these burgers either from a raw or cooked state. If cooking from an uncooked frozen state, place on the grill and cook until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Defrost frozen cooked burgers in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Uncooked patties will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Freeze the burgers on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag or freezer-safe container. Thaw in the fridge before grilling.

Favorite Toppings

These patties are delicious by themselves, but you can also serve them up in a lettuce wrap for a gluten-free and lower carb dinner.

When making them as burgers, I recommend using a whole grain bun and topping it up with any of the following:

Additional feta
Tomato slices
Red onion
Pickles
Lettuce
Arugula
Avocado

You can also use ketchup, mayo or mustard for your sauces, or sub in tzatziki (try this healthy tzatziki sauce) to give it more of a Greek flair.

Serving Suggestions

These feta chicken burgers are perfect for both an easy family weeknight meal, or if you’re planning to serve them to guests with all of your favorite summer side dishes.

They pair especially well with the following:

Recipe Variations

Switch up the meat: Try ground turkey instead of ground chicken.
Add extra veggies: Try adding in some sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers for a different spin on flavor.
Try a different cheese: Goat cheese or cubed mozzarella can also be swapped for the feta.

A chicken feta burger served with fresh toppings

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A chicken feta burger topped with tomatoes, arugula and red onion.

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