Whole30 Spicy Chicken Burger
Get ready to spice up your meal prep with this Whole30 Spicy Chicken Burger! Made with tender ground chicken, almond flour, and a kick of cayenne pepper, this burger perfectly balances bold flavors while sticking to clean, Whole30-compliant ingredients. These juicy patties are pan-seared to golden perfection and served in crisp lettuce “buns” with creamy avocado, crunchy red onion slices, and a drizzle of hot sauce for those craving an extra burst of heat. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe is ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or a fun weekend cookout. Packed with savory spices and wholesome ingredients, this burger delivers a satisfying, nutrient-rich bite that’s perfect for anyone following paleo or Whole30 guidelines!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 0.25 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 4 butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves
- 1 sliced avocado
- 4 red onion slices
- 2 teaspoons Whole30-compliant hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, almond flour, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, ensuring the patties are even in thickness for consistent cooking.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the avocado oil or olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken patties into the skillet. Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the patties are golden brown and fully cooked.
While the patties are cooking, wash and pat dry the lettuce leaves, and prepare the avocado slices and red onion slices for topping.
Once the patties are done, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for 2-3 minutes.
To assemble the burgers, place a lettuce leaf on a plate, add a cooked chicken patty, then top with sliced avocado, red onion, and hot sauce if desired. Finish by adding another lettuce leaf to serve as the 'bun.'
Repeat for the remaining patties and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.9 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 581 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 1667 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 105.0 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 3273 mg | 70% | |
*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.
