Indian-Spiced Chicken Burgers

Inspiration:
Adapted from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast

Ingredients:

• 1.5 pounds ground chicken
  
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons of minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Coarse salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 6-8 pieces of naan (or 4 whole wheat pitas)
  
• 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced on the diagonal (optional)
  
• fresh cilantro

Cumin Yogurt Sauce

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• coarse salt and ground pepper

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, scallions, ginger, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Add salt and pepper to taste; mix well. Set aside for at least 10 or up to 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine ingredients for cumin-yogurt sauce.
   
3. Make 6-8 patties, and grill or fry for 2-3 minutes per side or until done.
4. Put two pieces of naan on each plate. Place one patty on each, as well as cucumber (if used), a few sprigs of cilantro and the cumin-yogurt sauce and serve.

Tim's Rating: 9/10
Liz's Rating: 9.5/10