Chicken Patties

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or mayo)
• 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional, for a spicy dip)

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the dip by adding all dip ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover the bowl and set in the refrigerator you're ready to use it.

2. 2

   For the chicken patties, add all ingredients except the olive oil to a mixing bowl. Use your clean hands or a spoon to combine the ingredients together.

3. 3

   Form the chicken mixture into 3-inch patties (there should be enough chicken mixture to make 8-10 patties).

4. 4

   Add the oil to a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   When oil begins to shimmer, carefully add chicken patties to the hot oil, leaving a little space between each. *Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to cook the patties in batches.

6. 6

   Fry for 4 minutes on the first side, then use a spatula to flip each patty over. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, or until patties cook through and reach an internal temperature of 165℉.

7. 7

   Use the spatula to carefully transfer them from the pan to a serving platter. *If they seem greasy, you can drain them on paper towels first.

8. 8

   Drizzle with dip (if desired) and serve while warm.