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Chicken Burger Recipe

These moist and juicy ground chicken burgers are perfect on a bun with all the fixins, in a lettuce wrap for a carb-free meal, or in a bowl for meal prep!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 284 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds ground chicken
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme (mixed Italian herbs, or sage)
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Olive oil spray
  • 5 low-calorie hamburger buns (toasted)
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado (mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, sliced tomato, raw or sautéed onions)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Heat a large sauté pan, griddle or grill pan over medium-low heat. Spray with oil and place the patties in the pan.
  3. Cook the burgers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly golden and cooked through.
  4. Place a patty on each bottom bun, add any of your desired toppings, and then top with the second part of the bun.

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 Information

Serving 1burger Calories 284kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 27.5g (55%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 487.5mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger
Calories 284kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 27.5g 55%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 487.5mg 20%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.