Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Sliders

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.
Yield 8 servings
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This recipe is great for both fast and easy weeknight dinners and for entertaining! Ras el hanout is a mixture of ground spices that typically includes various peppers, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric and mace. It can be found in the spice section of well-stocked supermarkets. For a more peppery slider, substitute baby arugula for the leaf lettuce. —Kathi Jones-DelMonte, Rochester, New York

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 mint, garlic, ras el hanout, pepper, cumin, salt and remaining 2 tablespoons yogurt. 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.

This recipe is great for both fast and easy weeknight dinners and for entertaining! Ras el hanout is a mixture of ground spices that typically includes various peppers, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric and mace. It can be found in the spice section of well-stocked supermarkets. For a more peppery slider, substitute baby arugula for the leaf lettuce. —Kathi Jones-DelMonte, Rochester, New York
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