FALAFEL CHICKEN BURGERS WITH LEMON SAUCE

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Falafel burgers with lemon yogurt sauce mark the first recipe I created myself. Use leftover mix to make chicken falafel or falafel with veggies or fish. -Nicole Mederos, Hoboken, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 frozen onion rings, optional
SAUCE:
1 carton (5.3 ounces) fat-free lemon Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
BURGERS:
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound ground chicken
1 package (6 ounces) falafel mix
4 teaspoons canola oil
4 sesame seed hamburger buns, split
1 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach
Sliced tomato and cucumber

Steps:

  • If desired, prepare onion rings according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. In a large bowl, mix the first 7 burger ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. Place 1/2 cup falafel mix in a shallow bowl (save remaining mix for another use). Press patties into falafel mix, patting to help coating adhere., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add burgers; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve burgers on buns with sauce and arugula; if desired, add an onion ring, sliced tomato and cucumber slices to each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1036mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Tiffany Carr
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


saf dar
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my burgers fell apart.


Liyakat Sheikh
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These burgers were a bit too spicy for my taste.


TM Moniπ ķháñ
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Not a fan of the lemon sauce, but the burgers themselves were great.


Nakato Roculate
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Easy to follow recipe. The burgers were delicious!


Laurent Athuman
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! I will definitely be making this again.


Aziz Azan
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These burgers were a bit dry, but the lemon sauce helped. I think next time I'll add some more moisture to the burgers.


Garamer Chele
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I used ground turkey instead of chicken and it was still delicious.


Gayani Wasana
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The burgers were easy to make and turned out great! The lemon sauce was a nice touch.


Status Typist
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Fantastic recipe! The falafel chicken burgers were moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was tangy and refreshing.


Tim Richert
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These falafel chicken burgers were a hit with my family! The lemon sauce was the perfect complement to the flavorful burgers.