Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 pound ground lean chicken; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, for brushing; 4 whole wheat buns, toasted; 1 tomato, thinly sliced; 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 small red onion, sliced; Lettuce

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 pound ground lean chicken
1/4 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, for brushing
4 whole wheat buns, toasted
1 tomato, thinly sliced
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
Lettuce

1
Heat the olive oil in a skillet, add the onion, cinnamon, coriander, pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper.
2
Cook until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the garlic and parsley and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 more minute.
4
Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
5
Stir in the chicken and yogurt until the onion are evenly mixed.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Shape into 4 1/2-inch thick patties.
8
Cook in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the sides of the burgers registers between 165 and 170 degrees F. Brush burgers with the pomegranate molasses and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
9
Serve on toasted buns with fixings.

253

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers

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