Healthy Chicken Burgers (Low-Carb & Paleo)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 burgers
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Calories
173 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Keto
Healthy Chicken Burgers (Low-Carb & Paleo)
Description
The recipe Healthy Chicken Burgers (Low-Carb & Paleo) centers on ground chicken blended with onion, garlic, salt, smoked paprika, and freshly ground black pepper. The mixture is divided and shaped into patties about an inch thick, then pan-cooked over medium-high heat to an internal temperature of 165ºF, ensuring juiciness without dryness.
Cooking in a greased skillet allows the patties to develop a lightly crisp surface while maintaining a tender inside. The seasoning approach avoids complex spices, letting the chicken's texture remain prominent. These burgers can be served warm on buns or low-carb alternatives like lettuce wraps, accommodating different dietary preferences.
The straightforward method and familiar ingredients make these burgers suitable for easy midweek meals or batch cooking. The recipe notes are empty, indicating focus on the core preparation without additional storage or serving tips.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken (I prefer organic)
- 1/2 cup onion or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, finely diced
- 2 garlic minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, garlic, salt, paprika, and several grinds of black pepper. Use a spoon to stir it all together, then divide the mixture into 4 even sections so you can form patties.
- Get your hands wet to make the mixture easier to work with (it doesn't stick to wet hands) and form a burger patty by pressing it between your hands. Repeat with the remaining mixture until you have 4 evenly sized patties that are about 1 inch thick.
- Grease a 12-inch skillet with olive oil, then place it over medium-high heat on the stove. Arrange all 4 chicken burgers on the skillet and let them cook for 5 minutes. Flip the burgers over and cook on the other side for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 165ºF when checked with a thermometer. (You can also just cut one in half to make sure it's not pink in the middle.)
- Serve the cooked burgers warm, with your favorite toppings. You can use a bun or lettuce wrap! Cooked burgers will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container, or you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 505mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 621mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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