Chicken Feta Spinach Burger Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
239 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Chicken Feta Spinach Burger Recipe
Description
The Chicken Feta Spinach Burger Recipe blends ground chicken with feta cheese and fresh spinach to create moist, tender patties. Almond flour acts as a binder while also maintaining a light texture. The seasoning of oregano, salt, and pepper complements the mild flavor of the chicken and tangy feta. Cooking these patties requires care due to their delicate, sticky nature but results in golden, juicy burgers whether pan-fried or grilled.
Once cooked, these burgers are perfect served on soft brioche buns alongside your favorite toppings for a balanced meal. The spinach adds a subtle earthiness and moisture, keeping the burgers from drying out while the feta imparts a creamy richness.
The recipe recommends using bacon fat, olive oil, or neutral oil for cooking to enhance flavor. For those following gluten-free or low-carb eating plans, almond flour and appropriate buns or lettuce wraps make this a suitable option. Handling the patties gently and cooking thoroughly to 165°F ensures both texture and food safety.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken ground thighs have the best flavor
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup feta cheese
- 1 ½ cups spinach chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano each
- 1 teaspoon black pepper each
- ½ teaspoon salt
- cooking oil see notes
To Serve
- brioche bun and all your favorite burger toppings
Instructions
- Mix the ground chicken, almond flour, feta cheese, spinach, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a medium-sized bowl.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties. They will be quite moist and feel sticky and delicate.
Cook them in a pan
- Heat two tablespoons of oil in a large, non-stick or cast iron pan over medium heat. Add the burger patties and cook for 6 minutes per side, until golden on the outside and 165 degrees Fahrenheit on the inside. Reduce the heat if the patties are browning too quickly.
Cook them on the BBQ
- Lightly oil a grill mat then cook them over medium heat for 5 minutes per side with the BBQ lid shut.
Notes
- Use bacon fat, olive oil, or a neutral oil for cooking to add flavor and prevent sticking.
- Almond flour makes this recipe gluten-free and low-carb; select buns accordingly or use a salad base.
- Handle patties delicately as they are moist and sticky; cooking thoroughly to 165°F ensures safety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 patty | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 798mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 669mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1116IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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