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Sweet Potato Cheddar BBQ Chicken Burgers

Seriously good BBQ chicken burgers with shredded sweet potato to keep them juicy. Top these incredible sweet potato chicken burgers with tangy, sweet BBQ sauce, sharp cheddar cheese, red onion and lettuce for the ultimate healthy grilled chicken burger recipe that's perfect for summer!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 463 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 93% lean ground chicken (or sub ground turkey) -- do not use 99%
  • 1 cup shredded raw sweet potato (from about 1 small sweet potato)
  • 2 tablespoons low sugar bbq sauce of choice
  • ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 lices sharp cheddar cheese
  • For assembly:
  • 4 hamburger buns of choice, toasted if desired
  • 4 tablespoons low sugar BBQ sauce of choice, for topping
  • butterhead lettuce
  • sliced red onion

Instructions

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  1. Make the chicken burgers by adding the ground chicken turkey, shredded sweet potato, bbq sauce, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper to a large bowl. Mix with your hands until evenly combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into 1/2 inch patties.
  2. Grill over medium-high heat (around 400 degrees F) for 5-8 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through and a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. During the last few minutes of cooking the chicken burgers, add a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each burger patty; cover the grill for about 1 minute while the cheese melts.
  3. Place the burgers on buns, top with onion, lettuce and drizzle with extra bbq sauce and top with onions. Serve immediately. Great with sweet potato fries or fresh fruit!

Notes

  • Nutrition calculated without bun: Calories: 293 | Total Fat: 15.2g | Sat. Fat: 6.5g | Carbs: 12.4g | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 3.8g | Protein: 27.8g
  • See the full post for tips, tricks & ways to customize your burgers! Freezing instructions included.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger (with bun + toppings) Calories 463cal (23%) Carbohydrates 46.4g (15%) Protein 36.8g (74%) Fat 16.7g (26%) Saturated Fat 6.5g (33%) Fiber 7.2g (29%) Sugar 3.8g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 463

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger (with bun + toppings)
Calories 463cal 23%
Carbohydrates 46.4g 15%
Protein 36.8g 74%
Fat 16.7g 26%
Saturated Fat 6.5g 33%
Fiber 7.2g 29%
Sugar 3.8g 8%

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