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Greek-Style Chicken Burgers

Greek-Style Chicken Burgers
The original recipe called for lamb or beef, but I decided to try ground chicken to decrease the fat. The sauce easily doubles as a great dip for veggies and toasted pita. —Judy Puskas, Wallaceburg, Ontario
4 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + chilling Grill: 10 min.

Ingredients

  • SAUCE:
  • 1/3 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped peeled cucumber
  • 1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • BURGERS:
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 4 hamburger buns, split
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 4 tomato slices

Directions

  • In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients; refrigerate until
  • serving.
  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven burger ingredients. Add
  • chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick
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Greek-Style Chicken Burgers (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • patties.
  • Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub
  • on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill burgers, covered, over medium
  • heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until a
  • thermometer reads 165°. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and
  • sauce. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 burger equals 350 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 732 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2013