Emeril's Chicken-Patty Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce

This is a very flavorful and fresh tasting meal. Not to mention, pretty healthy too!

For the chicken patties:

Ingredients

1 lb. ground dark-meat chicken
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 T. minced garlic
1 t. course salt
1/2 t. cayenne pepper
1/2 t. ground coriander
1/4 t. ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 T. olive oil
whole grain pita pockets
lettuce, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, for serving

Preparation

1. Heat broiler, with rack in highest position. In a large bowl, combine chicken, egg whites, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, and spices and mix until well blended. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and drizzle with 1 T. oil. Divide chicken mixture into 8 portions (about 2 1/2 to 3 ounces each) and place on sheet. Shape each into an oval patty and use your hand to flatten slightly. Drizzle 1 T. oil over patties.

2. Broil until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until cooked through, about 4 minutes more. Serve in pita pockets with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and Tzatziki sauce.

*Recipe from Everyday Food Issue 71

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

Ingredients

4 oz. plain Greek Yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
2 T. olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
salt and pepper to taste
1 T. chopped fresh dill (or 2 t. dried)
2 cloves garlic, peeled

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a separate dish, cover and put in refrigerator for at least one hour.

*Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com

Yum!

-Sarah