Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Yield:  4 servings

Per Serving: 1 Leaner, 3 Green, 1 Healthy Fat, 3 Condiments

Total Time: 30 – 35 minutes

Ingredients

For Tzatziki Sauce:

• 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

For Chicken Burgers:

• 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 a small bowl, and refrigerate until ready to use. 

2. In a large bowl, combine the first nine burger ingredients. Add the chicken, and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into equally-sized 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.

Per serving:  350 calories, 18g fat, 17g carbohydrate, 30g protein