Healthy Ground Chicken Burgers
Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, these Healthy Ground Chicken Burgers are a nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Made with lean ground chicken, oat flour, and a medley of spices like paprika and cumin, these burgers are both juicy and protein-packed. Fresh parsley, garlic, and onion add a burst of savory goodness, while an optional topping of creamy avocado elevates each bite. Cooked to perfection in a skillet with heart-healthy avocado oil, these burgers are served on whole-grain buns with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and red onion for a guilt-free, satisfying meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknights or light summer grilling. Pair them with a green salad or sweet potato fries for a complete, wholesome dinner that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 0.25 cup oat flour (or finely ground oats)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 4 whole grain burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 0.25 red onion, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, oat flour, egg, minced garlic, diced onion, parsley, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with clean hands until all ingredients are evenly blended, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, about 3/4-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook evenly.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add the avocado oil and let it heat up for 1 minute.
Place the chicken patties in the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the burgers are golden brown on the outside.
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the whole grain burger buns, if desired.
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by the chicken patty, a slice of tomato, red onion rings, and optional avocado slices. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately with your favorite side, such as a green salad or oven-baked sweet potato fries.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 822 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 759 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
