Whole30 Chicken Cheese Burger
Get ready to enjoy the ultimate guilt-free indulgence with these Whole30 Chicken Cheese Burgers! This wholesome, dairy-free recipe swaps traditional cheese for a creamy, cashew-based "cheese" sauce and replaces the classic bun with crisp romaine lettuce wraps, making it perfect for a Whole30, paleo, or low-carb lifestyle. Made with juicy ground chicken, flavored with a savory blend of onion, garlic, and coconut aminos, these burgers deliver incredible taste and texture. The silky cashew cheese sauce, rich with nutritional yeast and a hint of lemon, adds a luscious touch, while fresh slices of tomato and avocado bring balance and vibrancy to every bite. Quick to prepare and bursting with nutritious ingredients, these burgers are both satisfying and healthy—a perfect weeknight meal or weekend treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 0.25 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- 0.5 cup water
- 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato
- 1 large avocado
Instructions
Begin by soaking the raw cashews for the cheese sauce. Place the cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water for at least 20 minutes.
While the cashews are soaking, prepare your chicken burger mix. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, almond flour, onion powder, garlic powder, coconut aminos, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the chicken mixture into four equal patties, setting them aside on a plate.
For the cheese sauce, drain the soaked cashews and place them in a blender. Add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic clove, and water. Blend until you have a smooth, creamy sauce. Set aside.
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add the avocado oil.
Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken patties. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and golden on both sides.
While the burgers are cooking, prepare the toppings. Slice the tomato and avocado.
To assemble, use large romaine lettuce leaves as your 'bun'. Place a chicken patty on a lettuce leaf, top with a generous spoonful of cashew cheese sauce, slices of tomato, and avocado. Cover with another lettuce leaf.
Serve these delicious Whole30 Chicken Cheese Burgers immediately and enjoy a savory, satisfying meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.6 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.1 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 604 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 4826 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.2 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 132.0 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 4991 mg | 106% | |
*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.
