Chicken Courgette Burgers

Ingredients for Chicken Courgette Burgers

• 240ml plain Greek yoghurt

• 2 teaspoons lemon zest

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

• 450g chicken mince or turkey breast

• 1 medium courgette, shredded, excess water squeezed out with a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth

• 60g corn kernels

• 1/2 medium red pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped

• 3 spring onions (white and green parts), thinly sliced

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 80g whole wheat panko bread crumbs or almond flour

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil

• 2 whole grain pitas, halved into pockets

• 1/4 cup hummus, homemade or store-bought

• Cos lettuce or spinach

• Chopped cucumber

• Sliced tomatoes

Make the Greek yoghurt sauce by mixing together all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.

Preheat the oven to 218°C.

In a large bowl, combine all of the burger ingredients except the oil. Use your hands to mix well and form 4 patties.

Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the patties and sear for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Carefully transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until cooked through.

While the burgers are baking, smear about a tablespoon of hummus inside each pita pocket. Stuff with the veggies and top with the cooked burgers. Either drizzle the Greek yoghurt sauce inside or serve it as a dip.

Disclaimer

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