Description
This moist and juicy ground chicken burger is perfect on a bun with all the fixins, in a lettuce wrap for a carb-free meal, or in a bowl with grains and veggies for meal prep!
Yield: 5servings | Serving Size: 1burger
Ingredients
1½poundsground chicken
1cupfinely chopped fresh spinach
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoondried thyme, mixed Italian herbs, or sage
½teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoonkosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
olive oil spray
5low-calorie hamburger buns, toasted
Optional toppings: sliced avocado, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, sliced tomato, raw or sautéed onions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the chicken, spinach, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Using your hands, mix the ingredients until combined and form into 5 flattened patties.
- Heat a large sauté pan, griddle or grill pan over medium-low heat. Spray with oil and place the patties in the pan.
- Cook the burgers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly golden and cooked through.
- Place a patty on each bottom bun, add any of your desired toppings, and then top with the second part of the bun.
Last Step:
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Notes
*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.
TO ENJOY LATER
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.
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
Crumble the cooked burgers over rice (or other favorite grain), or wrap them in lettuce for a carb-free meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger, Calories: 284kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 27.5g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 117mg, Sodium: 487.5mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g
