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Cilantro Lime Chicken Burgers
These juicy cilantro lime chicken burgers are healthy, super nutritious, and jammed packed with flavor. These ground chicken burgers are the perfect weeknight meal with options to grill or cook on the stovetop.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 138 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Mexican , International
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ¼ cup yellow onion shredded or minced
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ - 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional Topings:
- 1 batch guacamole
- tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add ground chicken. Then using a box grated shred the yellow onion on top of the chicken.
- Add in cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Gently mix with hands and form 5 equal-sized patties
- Stovetop: Heat a non-stick skillet to medium with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil. Add burgers to the heated skillet and cook for 6 – 7 minutes on the first side. Flip. Cook 6 – 7 minutes on the second side. Or until the internal temperature reached 165°F.
- Grilling: Clean the grill and heat to medium-high, between 375 to 400°F. Make sure to grease your grill by using spray or dipping paper towels in oil and spreading across the grill. Place chicken burgers on the heated grill, cover with the lid and cook for 5 minutes until grill marks appear. Carefully flip the burgers on the grill for another 5 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Assemble your burgers on a buttery toasted bun and top with guacamole, tomato, lettuce, red onion, or toppings of your choice.
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Notes
- Ground Chicken: I used 93% lean ground chicken. You can also use ground turkey if needed.
- Yellow Onion: Can substitute with white onion.
- STORING: Let the burgers cool to room temperature after grilling, then add them to an airtight container, and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- REHEATING: Reheat grilled chicken burgers in the oven or toaster oven at 350°F for 5 – 10 minutes until warm. You can also reheat them on the stovetop or in the microwave, wrapping them in a damp paper towel.
Nutrition Information
Calories
138kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
431mg
(18%)
Potassium
515mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.