Olives, roasted peppers, and feta add great flavor to these burgers, and these lean patties give burger night a refreshing change of pace (and place). Ground chicken gets a welcome moisture lift with the addition of feta cheese, but be sure to keep an eye on the burgers so they aren't overcooked and dry. To amp up the Greek flavor, add a tablespoon of chopped capers to the olives and roasted red peppers before serving. They are the perfect Mediterranean stand-in for a classic dill pickle garnish.
Ingredients:
1 pound 98% fat-free uncooked ground chicken breast
1 tbsp fresh oregano
¼ tsp garlic powder
7 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled
4 reduced-calorie hamburger buns
1 cup lettuce, chopped, romaine, cut into thick strips
⅔ cup roasted red peppers (packed in water), sliced
5 small olives, black, sliced
Instructions
Preheat the grill or broiler.
In a medium bowl, combine chicken, oregano, garlic powder, and feta; divide the mixture into four balls and then press them gently into patties.
Grill or broil patties until the internal temperature of burgers reaches 165°F, about 7 to 8 minutes per side.
Serve each burger on a bun with 1/4 of lettuce, 1/4 of peppers, and 1/4 of olives. Yields 1 Feta-Stuffed Chicken Burger per serving.
