Tandoori-Style Chicken Burgers Recipe

Name: Tandoori-Style Chicken Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 12 lbs turkey thighs; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger (from a peeled 2-inch piece); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon); 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; coarse salt; fresh ground black pepper; vegetable oil, for grates; 4 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread; 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced on the diagonal (8 ounces); ½ cup fresh fresh cilantro stem

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 12 lbs turkey thighs
4 scallions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger (from a peeled 2-inch piece)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
vegetable oil, for grates
4 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread
1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced on the diagonal (8 ounces)
½ cup fresh fresh cilantro stem

1
Heat grill to medium-high.
2
In a medium bowl, place chicken, scallions, ginger, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, & 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine; set aside to marinate, at least 10 and up to 30 minutes.
3
Transfer chicken mixture to a food processor; pulse until chopped, but not pasty, 10 to 12 times.
4
Gently form mixture into eight 3/4-inch-thick patties (about 4-5 tablespoons each).
5
Moisten a folded paper towel with oil; grasp with tongs and rub over grates.
6
Season patties with salt and pepper; grill until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
7
CUMIN YOGURT SAUCE:
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In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt with 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
9
Halve pitas crosswise (toast on grill, if you like).
10
Into each pocket, place 2 chicken or turkey patties, cucumber slices, and cilantro sprigs.
11
Serve with Cumin Yogurt Sauce and, if desired, watermelon slices.
12
Also, if you have Green Mango or Roasted Peach Chutney on hand it goes along with these very nicely, just a suggestion.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 12 lbs turkey thighs, 4 scallions, thinly sliced, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger (from a peeled 2-inch piece), 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon), and more.

Yes, Tandoori-Style Chicken Burgers 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.

Tandoori-Style Chicken Burgers

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