Description
These Spinach Chicken Burgers are the ultimate healthy recipe, combining lean ground chicken with nutritious spinach for a flavorful and protein-packed meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
For the burgers:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low-carb)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped spinach, garlic, red onion, breadcrumbs, egg, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties. Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to help them firm up.
- Heat a bit of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the burgers for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and golden brown on the outside. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Serve on whole wheat buns or lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings like avocado, tomato, or Greek yogurt sauce.
Notes
- These burgers can be grilled, baked at 375°F for 20–22 minutes, or cooked in an air fryer.
- For meal prep, freeze uncooked patties between layers of parchment paper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger patty
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
