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Cheese on a chicken burger with lettuce, tomato and onion.
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Healthy Chicken Burgers

These Healthy Chicken Burgers are made with fresh simple ingredients and are packed with so much flavor. Made in just 25 minutes, these juicy burgers can be tailored and customized so the whole family will enjoy eating them!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Burgers
Calories: 235.87kcal
Author: Sarah Hill

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ large red onion (see step 1 below)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 sliced cheddar cheese optional
  • 4 hamburger buns optional
  • 4 slices of tomato optional
  • Lettuce optional
  • Sliced red onion optional

Instructions

  • In a bowl combine the ground chicken, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, mustard and lemon juice. Use a box grater to finely grate the red onion over the bowl so all of the juice goes into the burger mix!
  • Next, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the bowl and use your hands to mix everything together. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties with your hands. Press down on the patties until they are about 1-inch thick.
  • In a cast-iron or other 10-12 inch skillet, add one tablespoon of olive oil. Heat over medium-high heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the burger patties to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. If you are you using cheese, add a slice to each burger about 1 minute before they are done cooking. The internal temperature of the burgers should be at least 165 degrees F.
  • Serve the burgers warm on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and sliced red onion or your favorite toppings.

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Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature to ensure the burgers are cooked through. They should be at least 165 degrees F.
  • Don't overcook the burgers, this can cause them to be dry and crumbly.
  • For best results, only flip burger patties once. Flipping a burger more than once can lead to the loss of juices and can lead to a dry burger.
  • Don't crush the patties. Never crush the patties when cooking. This will release the juices and also leads to a dry burger.
  • Store leftover burgers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat them in the microwave until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Burger patties should be about 1 inch thick. If they are too thin, they may dry out and if they are too thick, they will take longer to cook.
  • Allow the chicken patties to cool down before storing. Place the leftover chicken burgers in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Store the patties in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • When ready to eat, reheat the chicken burgers thoroughly until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure they are safe to consume. You can reheat them in the microwave, oven, or on the stovetop.
  • To store in the freezer, individually wrap each patty and store in an airtight freezer bag for 2-3 months.
  • To reheat, allow the patties to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Once thawed, reheat the chicken burgers until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving. You can reheat them in the microwave, oven, or on the stovetop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Burger | Calories: 235.87kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.52g | Protein: 20.4g | Fat: 16.75g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.54g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.39g | Trans Fat: 0.07g | Cholesterol: 98.52mg | Sodium: 698.58mg | Potassium: 628.66mg | Fiber: 0.48g | Sugar: 0.23g | Vitamin A: 344.92IU | Vitamin C: 3.27mg | Calcium: 23.24mg | Iron: 1.26mg