Chicken Burger Recipe
These tender and flavorful ground chicken patties are ideal served on a bun with your favorite toppings, wrapped in lettuce for a low-carb option, or as part of a meal prep bowl!
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 5 low-calorie hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- 1
In a sizable mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped spinach, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. With your hands, thoroughly blend the mixture until evenly incorporated, then shape it into 5 evenly sized and flattened patties.
- 2
Preheat a large sauté pan, griddle, or grill pan over medium-low heat. Lightly mist the surface with cooking spray, then carefully arrange the patties in the heated pan.
- 3
Sear the burgers for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they achieve a light golden color and are thoroughly cooked.
- 4
Place one patty on each bottom bun, add your choice of toppings, and then crown it with the top half of the bun.
Nutrition Information
Notes & Tips
- PREP IN ADVANCE
- The uncooked burgers can be placed on parchment-lined baking sheets, frozen for 1 hour, and then placed in labeled zip-top bags. Defrost in a refrigerator overnight and then cook as directed.
- REPURPOSE LEFTOVERS
- The cooked burgers can be cooled and refrigerated up to 3 days. To rewarm, microwave for 30 seconds, or place in a saucepan over low to medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 2 minutes, or until warmed through.
- Crumble the cooked burgers over rice (or other favorite grain), or wrap them in lettuce for a carb-free meal.
- TO ENJOY LATER
- *Note: You’ll get a super tender patty with even more flavor in each bite by visiting your spice drawer. Feel free to add a teaspoon of any spice you love, such as harissa, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, or chile flakes.