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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1lb lean ground chicken
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- salt & pepper (lots)
- Toppings: sliced cucumber, tomatoes, and red onions
- 8 mini pitas, sliced in half
- For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled and seeded
- 6oz plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar (I used rice vinegar)
- Salt and pepper
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 230g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 245 | |
| Calories from Fat 107 | 44% |
| Total Fat 11.9g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 3.69g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.08g | |
| Cholesterol 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium 755mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 12.78g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 9.14g | 6% |
| Protein 22.1g | 35% |
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