Greek Chicken Burgers with Spinach and Feta

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 4 oz (1/2 cup) feta cheese, (crumbled)
• 10 oz frozen spinach, (thawed, chopped and very well-drained)
• 1 med white or yellow onion, (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 oz (1/4 cup) feta cheese
• 4 oz (1/2 cup) cream cheese
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, (minced)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix all ingredients for the patties together in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Form into 4 or 5 patties.

3. 3

   To air fry: brush the basket with 1 teaspoon oil, then air fry patties for 4 - 5 minutes per side at 390°F. or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. when measured with an instant-read meat thermometer.

4. 4

   To Grill: on a well-oiled grill, cook over medium heat with lid open for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for 3 - 4 minutes more or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. when measured with an instant-read meat thermometer.

5. 5

   To pan fry: Heat skillet, add 1 teaspoon of oil and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for 3 - 4 minutes more or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. when measured with an instant-read meat thermometer.

6. 6

   Serve with Lemon Garlic Feta Spread, sliced tomato, pickled red onions or pickled shallots, and lettuce leaves.

7. 7

   --- Lemon-Garlic Feta Spread ---

8. 8

   Combine all ingredients in a mini food processor and blend until almost smooth OR put all ingredients in a small bowl and blend with a fork. If your cheese is not at room temperature, put the ingredients in the microwave for 30 seconds, then blend.

9. 9

   Keep refrigerated, but remove from the fridge half an hour before serving to allow the cheese to soften and become spreadable.