Greek Chicken Burger

Ingredient Spotlight

Reduced-fat feta

Feta is a brined Greek cheese traditionally made from sheep’s milk or a sheep/goat blend; the reduced-fat version has less fat and is often a bit drier and milder than full-fat feta. It tastes tangy, salty, and slightly lactic with a crumbly texture and a pronounced savory bite. You can find it in the dairy/cheese section of most supermarkets or at Mediterranean markets; substitute with goat cheese (chevre) for tang and creaminess, or ricotta salata/crumbled queso fresco for a firmer, lower-fat option.

Ingredient Spotlight

Tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Tzatziki is a Greek yogurt-based sauce made with cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon or vinegar, and herbs like dill or mint; it’s cool, tangy, and herbaceous and commonly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. It adds refreshing moisture and a bright flavor to grilled meats, sandwiches, and bowls. You can buy it in the refrigerated deli/international section of most supermarkets or make it at home by combining plain Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and chopped dill or mint; Indian raita or a simple yogurt-garlic-lemon mix are easy substitutes.