Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 handful, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon grill seasoning
  • 1 seedless cucumber, diced into bite-size pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced into small pieces
  • 4 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1/2 large red onion, chopped
  • 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 lb feta, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
  • 6 pepperoncini peppers, chopped
  • 2 lemons, juice of
  • coarse salt
  • whole wheat pita bread, cut in half

Method

  • Preheat a grill pan, large nonstick skillet, or outdoor grill to medium high heat.
  • In a large bowl combine the ground meat with the yogurt, parsley, garlic, spices, and seasonings. Form 8 3-inch patties. Drizzle the patties with olive oil and cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side in 2 batches. Hold the cooked patties on a plate under foil.
  • In a large, shallow serving bowl combine the cucumber, bell pepper, celery, red onion, tomatoes, feta, olives, and peperoncini. Dress the salad with lemon juice and salt. Toss, add 3 tablespoons olive oil, and toss again. Taste to adjust seasonings. Top the salad with the patties and serve with pita bread.