Indian Spiced Chicken Burgers

Name: Indian Spiced Chicken Burgers Recipe
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into rough chunks; 4 scallions thinly sliced; 3 Tbsp chopped fresh ginger (from a peeled 2 inch piece); 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (approx juice of 1 lemon); 1 Tbsp paprika (I used smoked -paprika); 2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 4 whole wheat pitas; 2 cups sliced cucumber (I used a seedless cucumber); 1/2 c fresh cilantro leaves; Cumin Yogurt Sauce (entered into SP separately)

Minutes to Prepare: 40
Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into rough chunks4 scallions, thinly sliced3 Tbsp chopped fresh ginger (from a peeled 2 inch piece)2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (approx juice of 1 lemon)1 Tbsp paprika (I used smoked -paprika)2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp ground cardamom1/4 tsp cayenne peppercoarse salt and freshly ground pepper2 Tbsp olive oil4 whole wheat pitas2 cups sliced cucumber (I used a "seedless" cucumber)1/2 c fresh cilantro leavesCumin Yogurt Sauce (entered into SP separately)

Directions

In a medium bowl place the first 8 ingredients. Add 1 1/2 tsp coarse salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper. Toss to combine. Set aside to marinate for at least 10 and up to 30 minutes.

Transfer chicken mixture to a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped, but not pasty, 10-12 times. Gently form the mixture into 16 3/4" thick patties (about 3 Tbsp each).

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked completely through.

Halve the pitas crosswise. Into each pocket, place 2 chicken patties, some cucumber slices and cilantro sprigs. Serve with cumin-yogurt sauce.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SNARKMEISTER.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

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