Cilantro Lime Chicken Burgers
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4.3
Cilantro Lime Chicken Burgers
Description
Cilantro Lime Chicken Burgers are made by mixing ground chicken with lime juice and zest, minced onion, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to blend aromatic and citrus notes into the meat. The mixture is shaped into uniform patties to ensure even cooking. Cooking is done in a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat, allowing the chicken burgers to cook fully through while maintaining juiciness and tenderness.
The lime and cilantro infuse each burger with fresh, bright flavors complemented by mild onion and garlic seasonings. The texture is tender yet firm enough to hold a bun and desired toppings. These burgers can be served on whole wheat, gluten-free, or lettuce buns according to preference, with toppings such as avocado, red onion, jalapeño slices, ketchup, or avocado oil mayonnaise added for varied flavor and texture contrasts.
This recipe suits casual meals, providing a lighter poultry option that still delivers pronounced flavors thanks to fresh herbs and lime. Preparation is straightforward, requiring only simple mixing and pan-cooking steps. Serving immediately after cooking preserves the best texture and temperature.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice and 1 teaspoon zest
- ¼ cup onion minced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- pinch black pepper ground
- Hamburger Bun whole wheat or gluten-free or lettuce bun alternative
- avocado ketchup, red onion, jalapeño slices, avocado oil mayo, for topping, of choice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until just combined. Shape the mixture into equal sized burgers.
- Spray a little cooking spray on a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add burgers to skillet and cook 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and 165°F internally. Serve immediately with toppings and bun of choice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger (no bun or toppings) | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 382mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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