Lemon Chicken Pita Burgers with Spiced Yogurt Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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You can also serve the chicken patties with couscous tossed with golden raisins. Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped green onions |
1/3 cup italian-seasoned breadcrumbs |
1 tablespoon moroccan or greek seasoning blend |
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper |
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten |
1 pound ground chicken |
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, divided |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt |
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano |
4 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half |
2 cups shredded lettuce |
1/2 cup diced tomato |
Directions:
1. Combine first 6 ingredients; add 1 teaspoon rind, stirring well. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into 1/4-inch-thick oval patties.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 4 minutes.
3. Combine remaining 1 teaspoon rind, yogurt, and oregano, stirring well. Fill each pita half with 1 patty, 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture, 1/4 cup lettuce, and 1 tablespoon tomato.
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