Low Fat Spicy Chicken Burger
Satisfy your burger cravings guilt-free with this irresistible Low Fat Spicy Chicken Burger recipe! Packed with lean ground chicken and bursting with bold flavors from spices like paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper, these burgers strike the perfect balance between healthy and indulgent. A touch of whole wheat breadcrumbs ensures moist, tender patties, while the optional spicy yogurt sauce adds a creamy kick of heat. Ready in just 30 minutes, these burgers are cooked to perfection on a skillet or grill pan, offering a lower-fat alternative to traditional burgers without compromising on taste. Serve them on toasted whole wheat buns, layered with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and your favorite toppings for a wholesome meal that’s sure to impress. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend cookout, this recipe is a must-try for health-conscious burger lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground chicken (lean, 93% lean or higher)
- 2 large Egg whites
- 50 grams Breadcrumbs (whole wheat or panko)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 4 units Whole wheat burger buns
- 4 units Lettuce leaves
- 1 large Tomato (sliced)
- 100 grams Low-fat Greek yogurt (for sauce, optional)
- 2 teaspoons Hot sauce (for sauce, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg whites, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly using clean hands or a spatula until evenly combined.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty, about 1 cm thick.
Preheat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook the patties for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
While the patties are cooking, prepare the buns: slice them in half and toast lightly, if desired.
Optional: To make a simple spicy yogurt sauce, mix the low-fat Greek yogurt with hot sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf and a slice or two of tomato on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with the cooked chicken patty, a dollop of yogurt sauce (if using), and the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low-fat spicy chicken burgers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.6 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 405 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 3282 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.9 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 163.8 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 667 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2542 mg | 54% | |
*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.
