Lemon Chicken Burgers With Yogurt Dressing

What a wonderful, and light alternative to beef burgers, I love lemon chicken! These would also work on the grill. A serving is two burgers.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green onion
• 1⁄3 cup  Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1  tablespoon  all purpose Greek seasoning, blend
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 2  large  egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1  lb ground chicken
• 2  teaspoons  grated lemon rind, divided
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh oregano
• 4 (6 inch)  pita bread, cut in half
• 2  cups  shredded lettuce
• 1⁄2 cup diced tomato

Directions

1. Combine onions, breadcrumbs, seasoning blend, pepper, egg whites and chicken. Add 1 tsp of lemon rind and mix.
2. Divide mixture into 8 equal patties, approx 1/4 inch thick and oval in shape.
3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
4. Cook patties 2 minutes per side or until browned. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 4 minutes.
5. Combine remaining lemon rind, yogurt and oregano stirring well.
6. Serve patties in pita pockets with yogurt mixture or tzatziki, lettuce, and tomato.