Sweet Sour Chicken Pita Burgers
Elevate your burger night with these Sweet Sour Chicken Pita Burgers—a flavorful fusion of tender homemade chicken patties and a vibrant sweet-and-sour pineapple-pepper topping, all tucked into warm, fluffy pita bread. Bursting with bold flavors, the juicy chicken patties are seasoned with aromatic garlic and onion powders, soy sauce, and a touch of breadcrumbs for the perfect texture. The caramelized pineapple chunks and bell peppers coated in tangy sweet-and-sour sauce add a tropical twist, while crisp cucumber slices and fresh lettuce provide refreshing crunch. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, these pita burgers are a quick, crowd-pleasing dinner option. Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt for creamy balance and enjoy a fun, handheld twist on a classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground chicken
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (canned or fresh), diced
- 1 Red bell pepper, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Sweet and sour sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and soy sauce. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the patties tender.
Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a patty about the size of your pita bread.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken patties for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Set aside on a plate and cover to keep warm.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the diced pineapple and red bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until slightly caramelized and softened.
Add the sweet and sour sauce to the skillet with the pineapple and red bell pepper. Stir well and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables. Remove from heat.
Warm the pita bread in a toaster or on a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the pita burgers by placing a lettuce leaf inside each pita. Add a chicken patty, spoon over the sweet and sour pineapple and bell pepper mixture, and top with a few cucumber slices. Optionally, add a dollop of Greek yogurt for creaminess.
Serve the Sweet Sour Chicken Pita Burgers warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2558 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.1 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 624 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 7690 mg | 334% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.5 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.0 g | ||
| Protein | 159.7 g | 319% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 4098 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
