LEMON CHICKEN PITA BURGERS WITH SPICED YOGURT SAUCE

LEMON CHICKEN PITA BURGERS WITH SPICED YOGURT SAUCE image

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Moroccan or Greek seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 pound 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) pitas, cut in half
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomato

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. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 stuffed pita halves) NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 426(30% from fat); FAT 14g (sat 3.4g,mono 6.3g,poly 2.7g); PROTEIN 28.9g; CHOLESTEROL 77mg; CALCIUM 137mg; SODIUM 776mg; FIBER 3.3g; IRON 2.1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 46.4g