Chicken Patties with Red Pepper, Feta and Kalamata Olives
Juicy and flavorful chicken patties made with feta, roasted red pepper, black olives and fresh herbs. These Mediterranean-style chicken patties are easy to cook in a skillet or on the grill and work well for burgers, bowls, or plates. This recipe makes 6 burger sized patties or can make 8 freeform patties.
Servings 6
Calories 203kcal
Ingredients
- 700 grams ground chicken 1.5 lbs, or use 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs diced finely
- 1 small red onion finely diced
- 0.25 cup roasted red pepper finely diced
- 0.25 cup feta finely crumbled
- 0.25 cup kalamata olives finely diced
- 0.5 cup fresh herbs mint, dill, cilantro, parsley or substitute 5 tablespoons total dried herbs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon oil for frying (optional)
Instructions
- Make the patties: If using whole chicken thighs, finely chop or grind them. Combine the chicken with all patty ingredients in a large bowl and mix just until evenly combined.
- Shape: Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into burger-sized patties. If you like you can use a 13 cm / 5 inch ring mold for extra precision.
- Cook: The patties can be cooked in a lightly oiled skillet or on a barbecue over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until well browned and cooked through with internal temperature of 75 °C / 165 °F.