Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
1 leaner – 3 greens – 1 healthy fat – 3 condiments (per serving)
4 servings Ingredients: • 1 small cucumber • ½ tbsp chopped fresh mint • 1tbsp chopped fresh dill • ½ tbsp lemon juice • 1 clove minced garlic • 1 cup plain, low-fat Greek yogurt • 2 oz reduced-fat feta • 1 egg • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach • 10 chopped and pitted kalamata olives • 1 tbsp cornstarch • 1 tsp dried oregano • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • ½ tsp salt • ¼ tsp pepper • 1 lb 95-97% lean ground chicken • 2 tsp olive oil • 2 sliced tomatoes • 1 small head iceberg lettuce, cut into eight bun-sized pieces
Directions:
1. Chop half of the cucumber into small pieces, and place in a small bowl. Slice remaining cucumber into thin slices for sandwiches, and set aside. Add remaining sauce ingredients to small bowl, and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. In a large bowl, combine the first nine burger ingredients. Add chicken, and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four burger patties.
3. Moisten a paper towel with oil, and, using cooking tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Add burgers, and grill covered, over medium heat, until a meat thermometer reads 165°F (about 5-7 minutes on each side).
4. Serve on iceberg lettuce “buns” with tomato slices, remaining cucumber, and sauce.
