GREEK CHICKEN MEATLOAF WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

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The low-cal meatloaf is a different approach to a Greek dinner. Add other herbs of your choice, if desired. BTW, are the left-overs ever so delish in a pita with the sauce. Makes me drool in anticipation! (I always double the sauce for the Gyros) Adapted from Southern Living.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1/2 cup vidalia onion, diced
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 1/2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 lbs ground chicken
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (Panko, if available)
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons mediterranean oregano flakes
2 tablespoons lemon zest (can sub with lemon juice)
1/4 teaspoon salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and grated
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dry dill weed or 3 teaspoons fresh dill weed, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (optional)
1 cup low-fat sour cream or 1 cup plain yogurt
finely chopped mint, to taste

Steps:

MEATOAF.
Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
Heat skillet over med-high heat, add oil.
Sauté onion, peppers celery to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes to release flavor.
Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, stir together chicken and next 8 ingredients plus sauté veggies.
Mix until just combined; too much mixing toughens meat.
Spray a 9" loaf pan with cooking spray.
Spread mixture into the pan, making sure that there are no air spaces in mixture.
Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in center register 165F degrees.
Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
SAUCE.
Mix all ingredients and chill at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Makes 1 cup.
GYROS.
Using favorite pita round, cut in half and cut for pita pocket, if needed. Slather lots of sauce inside pita. Slice meatloaf or cut into 1" cubes. Insert about 1/4 cup meatloaf, lettuce, sliced tomatoes and sliced cucumber (optional) -- ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.8, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 192.2, Sodium 266, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 3, Protein 38.3

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