Description
White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers are flavorful and healthy. They combine ground chicken with fresh spinach and white cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for a gluten-free option)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- Burger buns (for serving)
- Toppings: Lettuce, tomato, avocado, or any preferred condiments
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, chopped spinach, shredded white cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty, about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a large skillet or grill pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken patties to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Place the cooked patties on burger buns and top with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, and avocado.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers!
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the chicken mixture to keep the burgers tender.
- Adjust seasonings based on your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg