Chicken Zucchini Fresh Corn Burgers (Print View)
Tender chicken burgers combine fresh zucchini, corn, and herbs with a vibrant yogurt sauce and tomato-cucumber relish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Greek Yogurt Sauce
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Chicken Patties
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1 pound ground chicken
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1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
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1 ear corn, kernels removed
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1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
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3 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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3 tablespoons olive oil, for searing
→ Tomato-Cucumber Relish
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1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
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1/3 medium seedless English cucumber, finely diced
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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zest of 1 lemon
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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pinch salt
# Directions:
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In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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In a large bowl, place ground chicken, coarsely chopped zucchini, corn kernels, red bell pepper, green onions, beaten egg, panko, cilantro, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly by hand until just combined.
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Shape chicken mixture into evenly sized burger patties.
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Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sear the patties for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
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Transfer seared patties to a baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until cooked through.
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In a medium bowl, combine quartered tomatoes, diced cucumber, green onions, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently to blend.
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Serve burgers hot, topped with Greek yogurt sauce and tomato-cucumber relish. Accompany with pita, tortillas with hummus, rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta as desired.
# Notes:
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Ensure not to overmix the chicken mixture to maintain tender burger texture.