Heart-Healthy Breaded Chicken Burger
Indulge in guilt-free comfort food with our Heart-Healthy Breaded Chicken Burger—a delicious blend of flavor and nutrition designed to satisfy your cravings while keeping your diet on track. This oven-baked burger features crispy, golden chicken breast coated in a wholesome mixture of whole wheat bread crumbs and flaxseed, bringing both crunch and heart-smart omega-3s to the table. Topped with creamy avocado spread, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato slices, all nestled between toasted whole wheat buns, this quick and easy recipe is a nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this healthy chicken burger provides all the flavor you love without the guilt.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 as needed olive oil spray
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 pieces lettuce leaf
- 1 large tomato
- 2 pieces whole wheat buns
- 0.5 medium avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create four thin pieces. This helps to cook them evenly and quickly.
In a shallow bowl, combine whole wheat bread crumbs, ground flaxseed, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
In another shallow bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy.
Dip each piece of chicken into the egg whites, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat with the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Place the breaded chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
Spray the tops of the breaded chicken pieces lightly with olive oil spray.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the breading is golden brown.
While the chicken is baking, slice the tomato and prepare the avocado spread by mashing the avocado and mixing it with lemon juice.
Toast the whole wheat buns lightly if desired.
Assemble the burger by spreading the avocado on the bottom bun, then layer with a piece of lettuce, sliced tomato, and a piece of the baked chicken.
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.3 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 5353 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.6 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.1 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 167.0 g | 334% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 2490 mg | 53% | |
*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.
