Lemon Chicken Burgers With Yogurt Dressing

Name: Lemon Chicken Burgers With Yogurt Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

Submitted by MommyMakes

"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."

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Ready In:: 15mins
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 fresh oregano
4 (6 inch) pita bread, cut in half
2 cups shredded lettuce
¹⁄₂ cup diced tomato

directions

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