Lemon Chicken Pita Burgers with Spiced Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 large egg whites lightly beaten
• 0.5 cup green onions chopped
• 1 pound ground chicken 
• 0.5 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper black
• 0.3 cup italian-seasoned breadcrumbs 
• 2 teaspoons lemon rind divided grated
• 2 cups lettuce shredded
• 0.5 cup yogurt plain low-fat
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1.5 teaspoons oregano fresh chopped
• 4 6-inch pitas cut in half ()
• 1 tablespoon greek seasoning blend 
• 0.5 cup tomatoes diced

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients; add 1 teaspoon rind, stirring well. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into 1/4-inch-thick oval patties.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add patties; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 4 minutes.
4. Combine remaining 1 teaspoon rind, yogurt, and oregano, stirring well. Fill each pita half with 1 patty, 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture, 1/4 cup lettuce, and 1 tablespoon tomato.