Chicken or Lamb Patty Pockets Recipe

Name: Chicken or Lamb Patty Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Handful cilantro leaves; Handful mint leaves; Handful basil leaves; 1 cup Greek style plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon cumin, a palm full; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon grill seasoning blend, 1 1/3 palm fulls (recommended: McCormick Montreal Seasoning); 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken or ground lamb; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan; 4 pita pockets; 1 cup mango chutney; 8 leaves tender lettuce

Servings: persons

Handful cilantro leaves
Handful mint leaves
Handful basil leaves
1 cup Greek style plain yogurt
1 tablespoon cumin, a palm full
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon grill seasoning blend, 1 1/3 palm fulls (recommended: McCormick Montreal Seasoning)
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken or ground lamb
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 pita pockets
1 cup mango chutney
8 leaves tender lettuce

1
Spiced exotic chips recommended: Taro root chips)
2
Place the herbs in a food processor and pulse grind them into a fine chop.
3
In a bowl combine the herbs, yogurt, cumin and grill seasoning.
4
Add the meat and mix to combine.. Form into 4 large, very thin patties.
5
Wash up and preheat a large nonstick skillet with a couple tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.
6
Cook patties 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
7
Heat a small second skillet over high heat and blister the pitas on each side.
8
Cut tops off the bread and fill pita pockets with patties, lettuce and chutney.

462

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Handful cilantro leaves, Handful mint leaves, Handful basil leaves, 1 cup Greek style plain yogurt, and more.

Yes, Chicken or Lamb Patty Pockets falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken or Lamb Patty Pockets

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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