GREEK CHICKEN BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

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Add a Mediterranean twist to your chicken-spinach burger by using a pita bread, cucumber and tzatziki sauce - dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium peeled or unpeeled cucumber
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (from 6-oz container)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
1 lb lean ground chicken
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 whole-grain pita breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato

Steps:

  • Set oven control to broil. Chop enough cucumber to equal 1/2 cup; place in small bowl (slice 8 slices from remaining cucumber for sandwiches; set aside). Stir in remaining sauce ingredients; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In large bowl, mix chicken, spinach, olives, cornstarch, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Shape into 4 oval patties, each about 1/2 inch thick. On broiler pan, place patties. Broil with tops about 5 inches from heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of burgers reads at least 165°F.
  • Place burgers in pita pocket halves. To serve, top each burger with tomato, cucumber slices and about 3 tablespoons sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

miki Micheal
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These burgers are a great way to change up your grilling routine. They're also a fun and easy way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Irfan Kakar
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I'm not a huge fan of tzatziki sauce, but I still enjoyed these burgers. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the pita bread is a nice touch.


Wahid Usman
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These burgers are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make them. They're also very affordable, which is a plus.


Njabulo Njinji
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I love that these burgers are made with healthy ingredients. I feel good about feeding them to my family.


Naledi Kumalo
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I've made these burgers several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Cel Tunes
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These burgers are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're also a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers.


Jen Burchette
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These burgers are now a staple in my summer grilling rotation.


mumtaz shamimm
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I made these burgers for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up.


M muneer
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These burgers are perfect for a summer BBQ. They're light and refreshing, and the tzatziki sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


jax million
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I'm not a big fan of Greek food, but these burgers were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Jon Ahmad
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These burgers were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Alex Hridoy
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Overall, I thought these burgers were just okay. I probably won't make them again.


Hamid Shakeel
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I found the tzatziki sauce to be a bit too tangy. I'll try using a different recipe next time.


Drayton Elder
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These burgers were a little dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more moisture next time.


Washington Magidi
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I love the combination of flavors in these burgers. The tzatziki sauce is especially good.


Khagisar Pokhrel
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5 stars! These burgers are delicious and so easy to make.


Vincent Milito
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These burgers were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again!


Precious Prempeh
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I love that these burgers are baked instead of fried. It makes them a healthier option without sacrificing any flavor.


Michaela Van Nelson
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I've made these burgers a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so fresh and summery.


Paulina Quayson
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These Greek chicken burgers were a hit at my last BBQ! The tzatziki sauce is the perfect complement to the juicy chicken patties.