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Chicken Zucchini Burgers

Chicken zucchini burgers with tomatoes cucumbers and lettuce in pita pockets.

Chicken makes a great alternative for thick, juicy burgers. Add some shredded veggies and a tangy Greek yogurt sauce, and you’ve got a dinner the whole family will get excited about! For more ground chicken recipes, click here.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

For the Greek yogurt sauce:

1

cup plain Greek yogurt

2

teaspoons lemon zest

2

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2

garlic cloves, minced

1

tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

½

teaspoon sea salt

For the burgers:

1

pound ground chicken or turkey breast

1

medium zucchini, shredded, excess water squeezed out with a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth

½

cup corn kernels

½

medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped

3

green onions (white and green parts), thinly sliced

1

large egg, lightly beaten

½

cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs or almond flour

2

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

3

garlic cloves, finely chopped

1

teaspoon ground cumin

1

teaspoon kosher salt

½

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2

tablespoons avocado oil

For serving:

2

whole grain pitas, halved into pockets

¼

cup hummus, homemade or store-bought

Romaine lettuce or spinach

Chopped cucumber

Sliced tomatoes

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Make the Greek yogurt sauce by mixing together all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.

    Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 425°F.

    Step 3

    In a large bowl, combine all of the burger ingredients except the oil. Use your hands to mix well and form 4 patties.

    Step 4

    Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the patties and sear for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Carefully transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until cooked through.

    Step 5

    While the burgers are baking, smear about a tablespoon of hummus inside each pita pocket. Stuff with the veggies and top with the cooked burgers. Either drizzle the Greek yogurt sauce inside or serve it as a dip.

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From The Wellness Remodel: A Guide to Rebooting How You Eat, Move, and Feed Your Soul © 2020 by Christina Anstead and Cara Clark. Reprinted with permission by Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.