Chicken makes a great alternative for thick, juicy burgers. Add some shredded veggies and a tangy Greek yogurt sauce, and you’ve got a dinner the whole family will get excited about! For more ground chicken recipes, click here.

　　

Ingredients

4 servings

　　

For the Greek yogurt sauce:

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

　　2 teaspoons lemon zest

　　2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　2 garlic cloves, minced

　　1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

　　½ teaspoon sea salt

　　

For the burgers:

1 pound ground chicken or turkey breast

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

　　½ cup corn kernels

　　½ medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped

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

　　1 large egg, lightly beaten

　　½ cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs or almond flour

　　2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

　　3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

　　1 teaspoon ground cumin

　　1 teaspoon kosher salt

　　½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

　　2 tablespoons avocado oil

　　

For serving:

2 whole grain pitas, halved into pockets

　　¼ cup hummus, homemade or store-bought

　　Romaine lettuce or spinach

　　Chopped cucumber

　　Sliced tomatoes

　　

Step 1

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

　　

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

　　

Step 3

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

　　

Step 4

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.

　　

Step 5

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 yogurt sauce inside or serve it as a dip.

　　From The Wellness Remodel: A Guide to Rebooting How You Eat, Move, and Feed Your Soul © 2020 by Christina Anstead and Cara Clark. Reprinted with permission by Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.