Lemon Chicken Pita Burgers With Spiced Yogurt Sauce

Submitted by dicentra

"This is from Cooking Light. Posting for ZWT3. Greece."

 

• Ready In: 18mins
• Ingredients: 13
• 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 chopped fresh oregano
• 4 (6 inch) pita bread, cut in half
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1⁄2 cup diced tomatoes

directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients; add 1 teaspoon rind, stirring well.
2. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into 1/4-inch-thick oval patties.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add patties; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
5. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 4 minutes.
6. Combine remaining 1 teaspoon rind, yogurt, and oregano, stirring well.
7. Fill each pita half with 1 patty, 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture, 1/4 cup lettuce, and 1 tablespoon tomato.

Reviews

[Puuuuma]

So easy and I was surprised at how flavorful this was! I made 6 patties instead of 8 - it was awesome.

 

[hepcat1]

I made this when I saw it in Cooking Light and we loved it! I could eat this all day long. It's very healthy and is packed with flavor. Thanks for posting it!