These moist and juicy ground beef burgers are perfect on a bun with all the trimmings, in a lettuce wrap for a carb-free meal, or in a bowl with grains and veggies for meal prep!
Best chicken burger recipe
If you’re in the mood for a burger but want to eat less red meat, you’ll love this lighter chicken burger. They’re made with ground chicken and some hidden spinach that makes them incredibly juicy, but you can’t taste it! Even better, no breadcrumbs are needed! Make it a meal with coleslaw and air fryer sweet potato fries! Other of my favorite healthy burger recipes include these Turkey Burgers with Zucchini, Salmon Quinoa Burger, and Chicken Parmesan Burger.
This juicy chicken burger recipe is from Catherine McCord’s new cookbook, Meal Prep Magic: Time-Saving Tricks for Stress-Free Cooking. Catherine shows you how to prep meals ahead of time or make them all ahead of time with delicious recipes like creamy raspberry chia pudding, salad jars and lemony chicken thighs.
“I’ve got a secret for you, but you have to promise to keep it: Fresh spinach makes these chicken burgers deliciously juicy. Additionally, anyone in your house who doesn’t like vegetables won’t taste the spinach at all. This recipe also eliminates the need for breadcrumbs or other fillers, making these burgers naturally gluten-free. Put them in your favorite burger bun, or if you want to amp up the health benefits, wrap each burger in lettuce for a super filling, carb-free meal.”
Catherine McCord, Author
Are Chicken Burgers Healthy?
Ground beef burgers are healthier than beef burgers because they are lower in calories and saturated fat and are high in protein. Plus, these juicy chicken burgers contain spinach as a secret ingredient that makes them juicy while providing fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients for chicken burger
- Chicken: Buy 1 1/2 pounds of chopped chicken.
- Spinach: Finely chop a cup of fresh spinach.
- Spices: Garlic and onion powder, paprika, salt and black pepper
- Herbs: Dried thyme, mixed Italian herbs or sage are used.
- pastries: My favorite hamburger buns are Martin’s or these Old Tyme low carb 647 buns, but use whatever you can find.
- Burger toppings: Some optional toppings are sliced avocado, tomato,
How to make chicken burgers
- Make the chicken patties: Combine chicken, spinach, and spices in a large bowl. Mix everything together with your hands and form five flat patties.
- Cook the burgers: Heat a large skillet, skillet, or griddle over medium-low heat. Spray with oil and fry the patties for four to five minutes on each side.
- Assemble: Place a patty with any topping of your choice on each bottom bun, then place the second part of the bun on top.
What to serve with chicken burgers
How to store chicken burgers
Chill the burgers and refrigerate for up to three days. Here are three ways to reheat leftovers:
- Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Heat in a saucepan over low to medium heat for one to two minutes on each side.
- Air fry at 350°F for two minutes.
How to prepare chicken burgers
I love stocking my freezer with burgers so I always have a quick dinner on hand when I don’t have time to cook. If you want more, you can even double the amount.
How to freeze the raw patties:
- Place the uncooked burgers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for an hour.
- Place the meat in a labeled ziplock bag.
- To thaw, place the pouch in the refrigerator overnight, then cook as directed.
variations
- Protein: Swap ground chicken for 93% lean ground turkey.
- Spices: For even more flavor, add a teaspoon of your favorite spice, such as harissa, smoked paprika, or chilli flakes.
- Grilled Chicken Burgers: Grill the burgers on a clean, oiled grill over medium-high heat, about five minutes on each side.
- Leftovers: Spread out the leftovers and serve crumbled over rice or other cereal, or wrapped in salad wraps.
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Yield: 5 portions
Serving size: 1 Citizens
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In a large bowl, add chicken, spinach, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients with your hands until well combined and shape into 5 flat patties.
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Heat a large skillet, skillet, or griddle over medium-low heat. Spray with oil and place the patties in the pan.
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Sear the burgers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until lightly golden and cooked through.
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Place a patty on top of each bottom bun, add any toppings you like, then top with the second part of the bun.
Last step:
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ENJOY LATER
The cooked burgers can be refrigerated and stored for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave 30 seconds or place in saucepan over low-medium heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or air fryer at 350°F for 2 minutes or until heated through.
Prepare in advance
The uncooked burgers can be placed on parchment-lined baking sheets, frozen for an hour, then placed in labeled zip-lock bags. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then cook as directed.
RESIDUAL USE
Crumble the cooked burgers over rice (or another favorite cereal) or wrap them in lettuce for a carb-free meal.
Portion: 1 Citizens, Calories: 284 kcal, Carbohydrates: 19 G, Protein: 27.5 G, Fat: 3 G, Saturated Fatty Acids: 2 G, Cholesterol: 117 mg, Sodium: 487.5 mg, Fiber: 3 G, Sugar: 2 G