Chicken Burger with Yoghurt Sauce
Juicy chicken burgers with a refreshing yoghurt sauce are a lighter take on the classic burger, made entirely in the Thermomix. Minced chicken breast is combined with fresh rosemary, garlic and egg, while plain yoghurt, chives and lemon juice become a tangy sauce. High in protein and low in fat, this is an ideal quick weeknight dinner for the whole family.
About this recipe
Chicken Burger with Yoghurt Sauce Thermomix TM7 is the recipe to try when you want a high-protein, lighter burger without sacrificing flavour. Instead of buying pre-minced chicken, you start from whole chicken breasts and let the TM7 turn them into a fine, even mince in seconds, which keeps the patties wonderfully juicy. Fresh rosemary and garlic are chopped so finely that they distribute their fragrance through every bite, while a slice of bread ground into crumbs binds the mixture together with the egg. The accompanying sauce is a bright combination of plain yoghurt, fresh chives and a splash of lemon juice, whisked smooth in the same bowl after a quick rinse. With roughly 33 grams of protein and only about 197 kcal per serving, this fits perfectly into a balanced weekly menu. Anyone searching for quick weeknight dinner recipes with an all-in-one kitchen machine will appreciate how little washing up is involved. Serve the burgers in buns or over a fresh salad for a satisfying meal the whole family will ask for again.
Preparation tips
- Choose chicken breasts that are well chilled and cut them into cubes before mincing; colder meat binds better with the egg and breadcrumbs, giving patties that hold their shape nicely in the pan.
- Keep the yoghurt sauce in the fridge until serving and stir it briefly beforehand, as the lemon juice can thin it slightly; it tastes best when thoroughly chilled next to a warm burger patty.
- For a kid-friendly version, leave out the black pepper and rosemary and add a teaspoon of honey to the yoghurt sauce; children usually love the milder, slightly sweet combination with the tender chicken.
Recipe variations
- Make it gluten-free by replacing the bread with gluten-free rolls or oat flakes ground to the same crumb consistency, and serve the patties in lettuce leaves instead of burger buns for a light, low-carb summer meal.
- For a festive twist, add finely grated lemon zest and a pinch of smoked paprika to the chicken mixture and top the burgers with the yoghurt sauce, sliced cucumber and fresh dill for a Greek-inspired variation.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fresh rosemary and garlic are chopped in seconds by the TM7, releasing their aromas evenly throughout the burger mixture.
- Grinding the bread into fine crumbs takes moments in the Thermomix, giving the chicken patties an ideal binding without sogy spots.
- Weighing the chicken breasts directly in the TM7 bowl ensures consistent portion sizes and repeatable results every single time.
- The Thermomix whisks the yoghurt, chives and lemon juice into a silky, lump-free sauce while the patties rest and set.
- Mixing the mince with egg and seasonings in one bowl keeps the texture uniform, so every burger stays tender and juicy after frying.
Ingredients
- bread
- fresh rosemary
- garlic cloves
- chicken breasts
- large egg
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- plain yoghurt
- fresh chives
- lemon juice