Description
Mediterranean Chicken Patties offer a delectable escape to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with every bite. These juicy patties, infused with fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic, are perfect for weeknight dinners or as stunning appetizers at your next gathering. Serve them in warm pita bread with crunchy veggies or alongside a cooling tzatziki sauce for a truly unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Form the mixture into patties approximately 1 inch thick and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Optionally, sear in a skillet with olive oil for extra crispiness before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg