Best Chicken Pita Burger Recipes

LEMON CHICKEN PITA BURGERS WITH SPICED YOGURT SAUCE

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Make and share this Lemon Chicken Pita Burgers With Spiced Yogurt Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories Chicken

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 81.4, Sodium 545.7, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 33.8

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN PITAS

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I switched up my mom's recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It's delicious and perfect for warm days, with a creamy cucumber sauce that goes great with fresh, crunchy veggies. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
CUCUMBER SAUCE:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
PITAS:
8 pita pocket halves
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Marinate chicken in vinaigrette, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. If grilling the chicken, lightly oil the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-7 minutes on each side., Cut chicken into strips. Fill each pita half with chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and cheese; drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

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