Description
Juicy chicken burgers packed with fresh spinach and white cheddar cheese for a flavorful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken (or turkey)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low-carb)
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 burger buns (brioche, whole wheat, or lettuce wraps)
- Toppings: Avocado, tomato, red onion, mayo, or Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, spinach, white cheddar, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 4 equal-sized patties.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Toast buns lightly if desired.
- Assemble burgers with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- Use almond flour for a low-carb option.
- Lettuce wraps work for a gluten-free version.
- Cook patties until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: chicken burger, spinach, white cheddar, healthy, easy