Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped ( vidalia is good)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 small garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 lb lean ground chicken
1/4 cup plain yogurt (or sour cream)
3 tbsp molasses, for brushing (or use pomegranate molasses, or try a spicy honey mustard)
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
1 tomato, thinly sliced
1 english cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
lettuce
cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet.
Add the onion, cinnamon, coriander, and pepper flakes to the skillet, and season with salt and pepper.
Cook until the onions are tender, approximately 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and parsley and cook about 1 minute more.
Move to a big bowl and let cool a little.
Stir in the chicken and yogurt and mix thoroughly.
Season with salt and pepper.
Shape into 4 1/2 round patties.
Cook in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until nicely browned and cooked, about 5 minutes on each side.
Brush burgers with the molasses and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve on toasted buns with mayonnaise(if using), tomato, cucumber, onion, lettuce and cilantro(if using). Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	421.91 Kcal (1766 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.24g	27%
Cholesterol	18.49mg	6%
Sodium	1524.25mg	64%
Potassium	413.34mg	9%
Total Carbs	51.59g	17%
Sugars	17.79g	71%
Dietary Fiber	4.04g	16%
Protein	14.01g	28%
Vitamin C	16.4mg	27%
Iron	267.6mg	1487%
Calcium	163.8mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	180.92 Kcal (757 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.39g	27%
Cholesterol	7.93mg	6%
Sodium	653.62mg	64%
Potassium	177.25mg	9%
Total Carbs	22.12g	17%
Sugars	7.63g	71%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	16%
Protein	6.01g	28%
Vitamin C	7mg	27%
Iron	114.8mg	1487%
Calcium	70.3mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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