Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Sliders

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.

Makes

8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 container (6 ounces) plain yogurt, divided
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• CHICKEN SLIDERS:
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons ras el hanout (Moroccan seasoning)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 miniature pita pockets, halved and warmed
• 8 red leaf lettuce leaves
• 8 slices tomato

Directions

1. In a small bowl, stir together 2/3 cup yogurt, mustard and zests. Refrigerate until serving.
2. In a large bowl, combine remaining 2 tablespoons yogurt, mint, garlic, ras el hanout, pepper, cumin and salt. Crumble chicken into bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 8 1/2-in.-thick patties; press small indention in middle of each patty.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties; cook until golden brown and no longer pink, 4-5 minutes on each side. Serve patties inside pita pocket with sauce, lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts

1 slider: 173 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 456mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.

source https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/moroccan-spiced-chicken-sliders/

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