Chicken Pita Burger Recipe

Name: Chicken Pita Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small tomatoes, cut in half, seeds squeezed out and finely chopped (not pureed); 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, membranes removed, finely minced; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey; 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt; 1/4 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 teaspoon curry; 1/4 teaspoon dried coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; salt; 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (optional); 3 large whole wheat pita bread; Topping; shredded lettuce; chopped tomato; tzatziki (your choice any, all, or others of your choice)

Servings: persons

1 small tomatoes, cut in half, seeds squeezed out and finely chopped (not pureed)
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, membranes removed, finely minced
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 lbs ground chicken or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/4 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon curry
1/4 teaspoon dried coriander
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
salt
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (optional)
3 large whole wheat pita bread
Topping
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
tzatziki (your choice any, all, or others of your choice)

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["Heat oven to 400u00b0F.", "In a large bowl mix the chicken with, yogurt, fresh coriander,ginger, curry, salt, dry coriander, cumin and cayenne. Use your hand to really mix spices, yogurt and chicken together.", "Sprinkle with tomato, jalapeno, and onions.", "Mix until everything is evenly blended.", "If the mixture is so wet that it clings to your hands stir in some bread crumbs Form the mixture into patties approx 2 1/2"" by 1/2"" thick.", "Spray a baking sheet with veggie oil.", "Place patties on the baking sheet single layer and bake in 400u00b0F oven for approx 8 minutes. Turn patties over and bake for another 8 minutes or until they are cooked. Slice the pitas in half, wrap in foil and warm in the oven during the last few minutes that the patties are baking. Place 2 patties in each pita and top with your favorites (I love chopped sweet onion, lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese and sliced olives)."]

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small tomatoes, cut in half, seeds squeezed out and finely chopped (not pureed), 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, membranes removed, finely minced, 2 green onions, finely chopped, 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pita Burger 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 Pita Burger

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