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For the Pickled Red Onions
Place the onions in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk to combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour the mixture over the onions and set them aside to pickle at room temperature. **
1 red onion,½ cup white vinegar,½ cup water,1 tbsp granulated sugar,1 tsp salt,1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
For the Whipped Feta
Place the feta, garlic, yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice in a food processor. Blitz until very smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. ***
200g (7oz) tub feta cheese,1 clove garlic,2 tbsp Greek yogurt,2 tbsp olive oil,½ lemon
For the Chicken Souvlaki Burgers
Place the chicken, shallot, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, fresh dill, dried oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Using a rubber spatula or clean hands, mix the ingredients together until a cohesive mixture forms.
454g (1lb) ground chicken,1 shallot,1 clove garlic,1 large egg,â…“ cup panko breadcrumbs,1 tbsp lemon zest,28g (1oz) fresh dill,2 tsp dried oregano,1 tsp salt,1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Divide the chicken mixture into four balls and press them into patties. Heat a gas, charcoal grill, or a cast iron skillet until smoking. Add the patties and cook until lightly charred on both sides. About 3-5 minutes a side.
Spread the whipped feta on the burger buns. Top with the pickled red onions, lettuce, burger patties, tomato slices, and cucumber slices. Serve immediately.
4 burger buns,1 batch Whipped Feta,1 batch Pickled Red Onions,8 green leaf lettuce leaves,1 heirloom tomato,2 mini cucumbers
NOTES
** If making the pickles in advance, place them in the fridge to pickle overnight. *** It’s best to leave the whipped feta at room temperature for spread-ability’s sake. The whipped feta tends to stiffen up in the fridge. If you are making it in advance, store it overnight in the fridge and bring it out 30 minutes before serving.