Ingredients

• 1 pound ground lean chicken or turkey
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon kalamata olives
• 1 teaspoon brine from olives
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• pinch of black pepper
• romaine lettuce
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 4 large mushrooms, sliced (optional)
• Pepperocinis, sliced (optional)
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns

Directions

1. In a bowl, put the ground chicken and add in lemon juice, oregano, basil, olives, green onions, garlic, olive brine, feta cheese and black pepper. Using your hands, mix everything into the meat, making sure everything is mixed throughout the meat. Wrap with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 15 – 20 minutes.

2. While waiting on the meat, get the tzatziki ready and grill the mushrooms in a pan with just a little bit of olive oil (about a teaspoon if it’s a non stick pan) over medium heat.

3. Remove the meat from the fridge and make into 4 equal parts. Roll the meat into balls, then flatten with the palm of your hand. Place on a hot grill or in the oven set on broil. Cook the patties for about 10 minutes, flipped half way through. The internal temperature should be at 165F and the juices should run clear.

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