TLC Cooking "Emeril's Spicy Turkish Chicken Patties with Cucumber Sauce"

Emeril's Spicy Turkish Chicken Patties with Cucumber Sauce

Planet Green

YIELD Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

Turkish Chicken Patties:
1 pound	ground chicken thighs
2	large egg whites
1/2 cup	fine bread crumbs
1/4 cup	finely chopped onion
1/4 cup	chopped parsley
1 tablespoon	minced garlic
1 teaspoon	salt
1/2 teaspoon	cayenne
1/2 teaspoon	ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon	ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon	ground cumin
Spray olive oil
Pita bread for serving
Lettuce for serving
Tomato slices for serving
Cucumber Sauce for serving, recipe follows
Cucumber Sauce:
1 cup	plain yogurt
1/2	cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped, about 1 cup
2 tablespoons	chopped mint
1 tablespoons	lime juice
1/2 teaspoon	salt
1/4 teaspoon	ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon	oregano
1/8 teaspoon	cayenne
Pinch of sugar

PREPARATION:

Turkish Chicken Patties:

In a large bowl combine chicken, egg whites, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, salt and spices. Mix gently until well blended. Divide the seasoned meat into 8 portions, about 3 ounces each, and shape into 2 1/2- to 3-in oval patties. Flatten slightly.
To a large nonstick saute pan over medium high heat, spray a thin layer of olive oil. Slide the chicken patties in one at a time. Cook for 10 minutes total, about 5 on each side or until thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted into the center of patties. Serve with pita bread, lettuce, tomatoes and Cucumber Sauce.

Cucumber Sauce:

Place the yogurt in a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl and drain for 1 hour. Discard the liquid. In a small bowl combine drained yogurt with the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to come together. Serve with the chicken patties.

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