Low Fat Fried Chicken Burger
Satisfy your fast-food cravings guilt-free with this Low Fat Fried Chicken Burger recipe! Perfectly seasoned chicken fillets are baked—not fried—to golden perfection, capturing all the crispy, juicy goodness you love, but with much less fat. Marinated in a tangy low-fat buttermilk mixture infused with garlic, onion, and paprika, the chicken is tender and flavorful with every bite. Coated in whole wheat flour and breadcrumbs, this burger delivers a satisfying crunch without deep frying, while serving as a wholesome alternative for health-conscious foodies. Nestled between toasted whole wheat buns and layered with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and a dollop of low-fat mayonnaise, these burgers are a lighter take on a classic comfort food. Quick to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, they’re the ideal meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Indulge in a healthier twist on fried chicken—all the flavor, none of the guilt!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 120 ml Low-fat buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 80 grams Whole wheat flour
- 80 grams Breadcrumbs
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
- 4 pieces Whole wheat burger buns
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 8 slices Tomato slices
- 4 tablespoons Low-fat mayonnaise
Instructions
Slice each chicken breast horizontally to make two thin pieces, giving you a total of 4 pieces.
In a bowl, mix the low-fat buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a shallow dish, mix the whole wheat flour and breadcrumbs.
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture and allow any excess to drip off.
Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour and breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray both sides with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Toast the whole wheat burger buns for a few minutes in the oven or on a hot skillet.
Assemble the burgers by spreading 1 tablespoon of low-fat mayonnaise on each bottom bun.
Place a lettuce leaf, a baked chicken fillet, two tomato slices on top, then cap with the top bun.
Serve your low-fat fried chicken burgers immediately, enjoying the delicious and healthier meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2059 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.2 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 311 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 4393 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 257.6 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.5 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 165.2 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 701 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 2355 mg | 50% | |
*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.
