Grilled Zucchini Chicken Burgers.
We love these grilled zucchini chicken burgers! Served on buttery brioche with a creamy feta sauce, they are warm and herby while being satisfying, light and delicious. Super easy and the whole family will love them too!
I love it when I have a new burger!!
These zucchini chicken burgers are tender, juicy and flavorful, served on a buttery bun with a tangy feta spread and peppery greens. They are such a nice twist from the classic burger and super delicious and satisfying.
If you haven’t caught on by now, we grill a TON in the summer. It’s practically the only way we cook! So anytime I have a chance to switch things up, I’m all about it.
My family… not so much. They very much want the same old, same old. REGULAR food, as they call it. Whomp whomp.
Which just means that I have to work extra hard to make a new meal that gets them excited. This being one of them!
Thankfully, all of my kids love meatballs and especially chicken meatballs. So, I just convinced them that these burgers are “chicken meatballs on the grill.”
A win for everyone around!
In my most recent cookbook Easy Everyday, I have a recipe for chicken zucchini meatballs and they are an absolute hit. I make them frequently, especially for meal prepping. Which has also turned into chicken zucchini burgers, so here we are.
I won’t lie – my kids prefer to eat these plain (like right off the grill) with a dipping sauce of their choice. They aren’t wooed by the brioche or the feta sauce or the microgreens.
No no, those things are for US. You and me.
The crazy millennials who require constant change and excitement in their meals so they don’t get bored.
My personal favorite part is the sauce, of course.
This is just a quick little feta spread/sauce that you can make in a tiny blender. I still use my nutri bullet for this. It comes together in minutes and tastes amazing. You could even add some garden herbs if you’re feeling it!
The combo of the warm grilled burger with the creamy sauce is one that I just love. Throw it on a toasty brioche bun and oh my gosh. I’m in heaven.
Arugula microgreens are perfect because they have such a peppery bite. Just a hint of something spicy, but not spicy, if you get my drift.
The perfect chicken burger, if I do say so myself.
Grilled Zucchini Chicken Burgers
Grilled Zucchini Chicken Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt and pepper
- baby arugula or microgreens, for topping
- 4 brioche buns, toasted for serving
creamy feta spread
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons plain greek yogurt or sour cream
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ lemon, juiced
- kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the zucchini, breadcrumbs, parm, parsley, garlic powder and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until just combined. Form the mixture into 4 burger patties. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. After, remove and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to high heat. Once hot, add the chicken burgers. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes, then flip and grill for 5 to 6 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F. Remove the burgers.
- Serve on brioche buns with creamy feta spread and greens. Enjoy!
creamy feta spread
- Add the ingredients to a blender or food processor with a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy and spreadable. This stays great in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
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