Chicken, Zucchini and Fresh Corn Burgers - move over burgers, these are fabulous and so much healthier!
Course:
Main
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Keyword:
Chicken, Zucchini and Fresh Corn Burgers
Servings: 4
Author: Adapted by Chris Scheuer from Jerusalem
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Ingredients for the Greek yogurt sauce:
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1
cup
Greek yogurt
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2
teaspoons
grated lemon zest
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2
tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
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2
garlic cloves
minced
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1
tablespoon
olive oil
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½
teaspoon
salt
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Ingredients for the burgers:
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1
lb.
ground chicken
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1
medium zucchini
coarsely chopped
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1
ear fresh corn
husks and silk removed and kernels cut from cob
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½
medium red bell pepper
finely diced
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3
green onions
thinly sliced
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1
large egg
lightly beaten
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½
cup
panko bread crumbs
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2
tablespoons
chopped cilantro
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3
garlic cloves
minced
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1
teaspoon
ground cumin
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1
teaspoon
ground coriander
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1
teaspoon
salt
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½
teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper about 3-4 tablespoon olive oil
for searing
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Ingredients for the Tomato-Cucumber Relish:
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1
pint
cherry or grape tomatoes
quartered
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⅓
medium seedless English cucumber finely diced
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2
green onions
finely sliced
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¼
cup
finely chopped fresh cilantro
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1
clove
garlic minced
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zest of 1 lemon
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2
tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
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Pinch
of salt
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First, make Greek yogurt sauce by mixing all ingredients in small bowl and placing in the fridge.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl combine all burger ingredients except oil. Mix with your hands and form into desired patty sizes.
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Pour enough oil to cover bottom of large frying pan. Heat over medium heat until hot, then sear burgers about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
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Carefully transfer the seared burgers to a baking sheet and place in oven 7-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
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While burgers are baking, prepare tomato-cucumber relish by combining all ingredients in a medium size bow. Stir gently to combine.
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I like to serve these burgers with Homemade Flour Tortillas spread with a bit of hummus. They're also delightful served with pita bread, basmati rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, etc.