Description
Learn how to make healthy chicken burgers, a delicious and lean alternative to traditional beef burgers. These patties are packed with flavor and protein, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Patties:
- 1 pound ground chicken (preferably lean)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- Whole wheat burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Red onion rings
- Avocado slices
- Light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, red onion, garlic, parsley, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
- Cook the Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Assemble the Burgers: Toast buns if desired. Serve patties on buns with lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, and a spread of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
Notes
- For extra juiciness, add 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt to the chicken mixture.
- Burgers can also be grilled—oil grates well. Serve bunless or wrapped in lettuce for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with bun and toppings
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
