Chicken Burgers with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato are one of my favorite healthy recipes to throw on the grill. I’m living for this grilled chicken burger recipe! Make these Ground Chicken Burgers by grilling on the stove top or outdoors once the weather cooperates for the ultimate good for you comfort food. The Mediterranean flavor combo of this chicken patty recipe is out of this world, especially when topped with an easy pesto mayo.
Chicken Burger Recipe
Chicken Burgers are a great healthy alternative to beef burgers, and they taste just as good. This Feta and Sun-dried Tomato Grilled Chicken Burger is one of my favorites!
These Ground Chicken Burgers is making me have warm weather on the brain. Grilling and BBQs. Can you tell that I’m counting down the days to warmer weather? STL has been pretty cold and rainy lately, and I’m all kinds of over it. With Summer on the brain, Mom and I came up with this delicious and perfect Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Burger recipe with Pesto Mayo.
I just love love love the Mediterranean flavor combo of this chicken patty recipe. Plus prep is easy and they’re better for you than the typical juicy burger.
These Chicken Burgers are the kind of meal that kids to adults will LOVE and that you can feel good about. Win win!
Ground Chicken Burgers
Ground Chicken Burgers are the new Turkey Burger! We all know about the healthy turkey burgers, but this chicken burger recipe is giving it a run for its money.
There’s so much flavor packed into the actual chicken patty that you don’t need to add much else to be ready to eat. We did a simple pesto mayo (A MUST), fresh spinach, and red onion. That’s it!
You could add cheese if you want, which you know I never feel is a bad idea, but it’s not necessary. There’s feta in the burger baby! These just taste like a bright and vibrant summer day. Day dreaming while eating dinner!
Best Sides for Chicken Burgers
The sky is the limit when pairing sides with this feta and sun-dried tomato Chicken Burger recipe. I think they would be outstanding with our Parmesan Crusted Potatoes, Lemon Parmesan Broccoli, Grilled Lemon Butter Asparagus, or even something really healthy like Brussels Sprouts!
Feel free to check out all of our side dishes and pick the perfect pairing!
I was feeling extra lazy so I just baked up some pre-made fries as a side. We love Alexia Rosemary Fries (not sponsored, just a personal favorite). They go with EVERYTHING and I love the little extra punch of flavor. They paired perfectly with these Ground Chicken Burgers! I dipped them in extra Pesto Mayo, and it was amazing.
Find more of the BEST BURGER RECIPES in our guide. Chicken, turkey, beef, or veggie, we’ve got them all!
Is it a Chicken Sandwich or Burger?
A little google research tells me that a sandwich is served between two slices of bread, while a “burger” is served on a bun. So yup, these definitely qualify as chicken BURGERS! You can call it whichever you like, but I think we’ll all agree it’s totally delicious!
Are Ground Chicken Burgers Healthy?
Using ground chicken instead of ground beef is a healthier way to make a burger. Of course we loaded ours with feta cheese, but that’s okay. They’re still under 400 calories. Everything in moderation!
How do you make the Pesto Mayo for this Chicken Burger Recipe?
The Basil Pesto Mayo is a simple combination of mayonnaise, freshly chopped basil, and sour cream. It’s beyond delicious and a must make addition to these Chicken Burgers!
If you need me I’ll not only be pretending it’s summer, I’ll also be pretending I’m laying out by a pool. And that I have skin that doesn’t burn in 50 degree heat. Enjoy!
See the recipe card below for How to make Chicken Burgers with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes!
Don’t forget to try these other amazing burgers (chicken or otherwise):
- Easy Grilled Burgers Recipe
- Best Turkey Burgers
- Loaded Cowboy Burgers
- Butter Burgers
- Pimento Cheeseburgers
Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Burgers with Pesto Mayo
Adapted from: America's Test Kitchen, 6 Ingredient Solution
Ingredients
For the Burgers:
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey *See note
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained with oil reserved
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- ¾ teaspoon kosher
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons oil from the sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 pretzel buns insides lightly toasted
For the Basil Mayonnaise:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons basil pesto homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
Burger Toppings/Garnishes:
- Spinach or Lettuce leaves
- Sliced fresh tomatoes
- Red onion slices
- Avocado slices
Instructions
For the Burgers:
- In a large mixing bowl, mix ground chicken, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Mix gently until ingredients are just combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and pat each portion into a 1-inch burger.
- Heat skillet over medium heat and add 1-2 tablespoons reserved packing oil from the tomatoes. Heat the oil until it sheens and set the burgers in the skillet. Cook until lightly seared on first side, 4 minutes. Flip the burgers and continue cooking until opposite side has a nice light sear, an additional 3-4 minutes. Flip the burgers over (again) and partially cover the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the burgers are cooked through and register 160°F when tested with a meat thermometer.
- While the burgers cook, mix the mayonnaise ingredients together, in a medium mixing bowl, and set aside.
- To serve, spread a thin layer of the Basil Mayonnaise on the inside of both halves of the buns. Place the burger on the bottom bun and top with burger garnishes of your choice.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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AROUND THE WEB: Want more creative burger recipes for Summer? Buckle up! Spicy Kimchi Burgers, Sesame Salmon Burgers, and Buffalo Turkey Cheeseburger.
We love these. I make them again and again. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks for stopping by, Sasha!
These were AWESOME
HOORAY!
Wow wow very interesting..
these were great ! We loved them – followed the recipe . Turned out yummy . I will make these again
SO happy to hear that :) :)
We loved these Chicken Burgers! Only Change I made was I used turkey instead of chicken. like you said, the pesto mayo is a must for the burgers and for dipping those amazing fires. So flavorful and delicious! Thanks for a keeper recipe!
AWESOME! I want to make them with turkey next time. I love turkey burgers. So glad you gave it a try and you’re clearly my people if you love that mayo!