Healthy White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers
These healthy white cheddar spinach chicken burgers are packed with flavor, super moist, and easy to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual backyard barbecue.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Burger buns
- Toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, avocado, or additional cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1 inch thick.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or grill over medium heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add the patties.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Toast burger buns lightly on the skillet or grill.
- Assemble the burgers by placing the cooked patties on the buns and adding your favorite toppings.
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the patty mixture to keep them tender.’, ‘Use a meat thermometer to ensure the patties are cooked through.’, ‘Let the patties rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking to retain their juices.’, ‘Fresh spinach works better than frozen for texture, but if using frozen, squeeze out excess moisture.’, ‘Customize the seasoning with paprika or Italian seasoning for a flavor twist.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 180
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
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