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Loading...Take your taste buds on a Greek vacation with these delicious chicken burgers stuffed in pita pockets and topped with veggies, creamy Fresh California Avocados and homemade tzatziki.
Chicken Burgers in Pita Pockets with Tzatziki
Total Time:
10min
Cook Time:
10min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
480
Calories
15
g
Total Fat
9
g
Dietary Fiber
42
g
Protein
47
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 4| 1 | lb. | ground chicken breast |
| 1 | cup | crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, divided |
| 1/4 | cup | minced red onion |
| 1 | clove garlic, minced | |
| 1 | tsp. | dried oregano |
| 1 | tsp. | kosher salt |
| 1/4 | tsp. | ground pepper |
| 1/2 | English cucumber, sliced crosswise | |
| 1 | ripe, medium Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and sliced | |
| 1 | cup | grape tomatoes, halved |
| 1/4 | cup | thinly sliced red onion |
| 4 | whole wheat pita breads | |
| Tzatziki (recipe follows) | ||
| Tzatziki | ||
| 1/2 | cup | nonfat plain yogurt |
| 1/2 | cup | finely grated cucumber |
| 1 | Tbsp. | chopped fresh mint |
| 1 | clove garlic, minced | |
| 2 | tsp. | lemon juice |
| 1/2 | tsp. | salt |
| 1/4 | tsp. | ground pepper |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Prepare the Tzatziki by combining all ingredients. Mix well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, ½ cup of crumbled feta, minced red onion, minced garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Divide the mixture into equal portions, shaping each into 1/2-inch thick burgers.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Spray the grill pan with cooking spray. Add the burgers to the pan, cook 3-4 minutes, flip, and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the burgers are cooked through completely.
- Cut a strip off of each pita to create a pocket. Place one burger into each pita pocket. Top each with cucumber, red onion, avocado, grape tomatoes, and the remaining crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle each with Tzatziki. Serve.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Avocado.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 480
Total Fat 15 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Unsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 mg
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Protein 42 g
Total Carbs 47 g
Cholesterol 85 mg
Sodium 1290 mg
Potassium 1000 mg
Total Sugar 4 g
Vitamin A 998 IU; Vitamin C 20 mg; Calcium 190 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 6 IU; Folate 79 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.11 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 20%; Iron 20 %
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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