Heart-Healthy Grilled Chicken Burger
Elevate your backyard grilling with this Heart-Healthy Grilled Chicken Burger, a nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Crafted with tender, perfectly seasoned skinless chicken breasts and served on wholesome whole-grain buns, this recipe is packed with flavor and good-for-you ingredients. The vibrant toppings—fresh arugula, creamy avocado, juicy tomato slices, and crisp red onion—add layers of texture and nutrition, while a tangy yogurt sauce made with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard provides a guilt-free, creamy finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy meal is ideal for those seeking a balanced, heart-healthy alternative to traditional burgers. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or your next cookout, this recipe proves that healthy eating can be utterly satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (about 6 ounces each) skinless boneless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 pieces whole grain burger buns
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- 1 half sliced avocado
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 0.25 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix together the extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, ground black pepper, and salt.
Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board and brush the olive oil seasoning mix evenly over both sides of each piece.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the preheated grill. Close the lid and grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (73.9°C).
While the chicken is grilling, toast the whole grain burger buns on the grill for about 1-2 minutes until slightly crispy.
Prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing the low-fat Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Set aside.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
Assemble the burgers by spreading a tablespoon of the yogurt sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with fresh arugula, a piece of grilled chicken, sliced avocado, tomato slices, and red onion.
Top with the other half of the toasted bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.2 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 345 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 1644 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.8 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 129.3 g | 259% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 283 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1900 mg | 40% | |
*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.
