Grilled Za’atar Chicken Burgers with Cucumber Mint Tzatziki

Burgers made from ground chicken, seasoned with za’atar and topped with cucumber mint tzatziki, lettuce and tomato! Get those grills fired up my friends! They’re a middle-eastern flavored burger mash-up you won’t want to miss.

Unlike my Blueberry Lemon Quick Bread, these Za’atar Chicken Burgers were pretty much perfect from the very first time I made them. My only complaint was that there was too much tzatziki sauce.

And then I was like, is it actually bad to have to much sauce?…Like ever? Is too much sauce even a thing? No, no it isn’t.

How to make Za’atar Chicken Burgers

• One pound of meat should serve 4 people- which is a smaller portion than you may think. My advice is to make sure to pat the meat wide and thin so they fill out the buns better.
• Chicken is pretty tacky- not tacky like pink leopard and rhinestones- but tacky like it will stick to your hands. You can get your hands moist with a little water, and the chicken will stick a little less.
• Wash your hands, the plate and spatula after handling raw chicken!
• I used Teeny Tiny Spice Organic Za’atar seasoning but you can use any brand you happen to find or have. They will be awesome!
• Foodie alert: I recently learned that Za’atar is actually an herb similar to oregano or possibly hyssop – and that the thing I had commonly known as za’atar is a spice blend. Here in the states it’s not very common to find it with the the herb known as za’atar (or hyssop.) You can buy some here. Either way, za’atar spice blend will include sumac, sesame seeds and often thyme and/or oregano and even sometimes mint.
• After your dust your burgers with salt and the spice mix, then you’ll want to oil the grill rack. I should mention that the grill should be hot and brushed clean at this point. To do that, soak a paper towel in oil, then hold it with tongs and run the paper towel over the racks (pull it toward you- to avoid getting burnt by a flare-up.)
• Grill the burgers until they’re cooked through, and then give them a 5 minute rest. That will help the meat relax so the juices don’t run out when you take your first bite.
• The Tzatziki sauce comes together really quickly. All you have to do is grate a cucumber and then set the strands into a fine mesh sieve to drain while you’re dealing with your burgers. Mix in Greek yogurt, mint and a splash of red wine vinegar for acidity.
• Then I load up the veggies onto the burger (this is nice since the burgers are 4 ounces. See above.) Fresh summer tomato, red onion and lettuce seal the deal!

What To Serve with This Za’atar Spiced Chicken Burger

These Roasted Carrots and Onions are an easy healthy side dish the whole family will love.

We love this Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Salad with feta and parsley. The Middle Eastern inspired flavors will pair well with this burger!

While you are working the grill, make a batch of this Grilled Zucchini too!

More Burger Recipes 

Beef, Portobello and Swiss Cheese Burgers have chopped mushrooms and Swiss added into the meat.

You can also go veggie with these Black bean burgers or these Southwest bean burgers.

If you love juicy turkey burgers these are good ones and have zucchini in them! 

Thanks so much for reading. If you make these Chicken Burgers, please come back and leave a star rating and review! 

Happy Cooking!

~Katie

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