These Healthy Ground Chicken Burgers are an easy homemade recipe for a busy weeknight. Made with almond flour instead of bread crumbs and using simple seasoning, they’re also paleo and whole 30 compliant when eaten without a bun.
These chicken burgers come together in no time at all and they’re so easy to make. Plus they’re super customizable – you can serve them on gluten free buns, or make them paleo and Whole30 compliant by using lettuce leaves for a bun. Whatever you do, be sure and pile them high with lots of fixings.
Before we get to the recipe, check out some of these commonly asked questions about ground chicken burgers.
Are Ground Chicken Burgers Healthy?
It depends on your definition of healthy! Generally, ground chicken has less fat than other types of ground meat (like ground beef and ground pork).
Can You Make Ground Chicken Burgers Without Breadcrumbs?
Yes you can! This recipe uses almond flour instead of breadcrumbs to help bind the meat together.
Can Ground Chicken Burgers Get Too Wet or Too Sticky?
It definitely can! Ground chicken can be very sticky in general, and if you add an egg to it (like some recipes call for), it can get incredibly sticky and difficult to work with. To make the ground chicken easier to work with, try wetting your hands with water or rub some oil on them before handling the meat.
Now on to the recipe!
How to Make Healthy Ground Chicken Burgers
First you’ll want to take out a skillet (cast iron if you have it) and add in the 1 tbsp of oil. Put the heat to medium to start warming it up.
Next, measure out and place all the ingredients for the hamburger patty in a large bowl.
Wet your hands so that the meat doesn’t stick to your hands as much. Combine everything together thoroughly, making sure to not overwork the meat.
Divide the combined meat mixture into four even portions in the bowl – each one will make a burger patty.
Take one portion and form it into a circular patty using your hands. The patty should be between one-quarter and one-half inch thick.
As you make each patty, place them in the skillet. You may need to take out a small plate to place the last patty on in case it doesn’t fit in the pan.
Cook the patties on the first side for about 4 minutes, then flip carefully with a spatula and cook another 3-4 minutes on the second side. Keep them in the pan until they are cooked through and browning on the outside.
Place each patty in a gluten free bun or lettuce leaves and top with whatever you like!
If you’re looking for more recipes like this, check out some of these bad boys to satisfy your hunger:
– Instant Pot Beef Chili
– Instant Pot Ground Lamb Soup
– Baked Paleo Turkey Meatballs
– Weeknight Paleo Ground Beef Stroganoff
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Recipe for Healthy Ground Chicken Burger
Healthy Ground Chicken Burgers
Ingredients
For the Patties:
- 1 tbsp oil avocado or other oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ¼ c almond flour
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
For the Burgers:
- Gluten Free Buns or Lettuce Leaves for Paleo or Whole30
- Avocado
- Tomato
- Cheese Slices omit for Paleo and Whole30
- Mayo
- Mustard
Instructions
Items Needed:
- A large cast iron skillet (or frying pan)
- Measuring spoons
- A large bowl
- A spatula
Directions:
- Take out a skillet (cast iron if you have it) and add in the 1 tbsp of oil. Put the heat to medium to warm it up.
- Measure out and place all the ingredients for the hamburger patty in a large bowl. Wet your hands and combine them together thoroughly, making sure to not overwork the meat.
- Divide the combined meat mixture into four even portions in the bowl. Take one portion and form it into a circular patty using your hands. The patty should be between one-quarter and one-half inch thick.
- As you make each patty, place them in the skillet. You may need to take out a small plate to place the last patty on in case it doesn’t fit in the pan.
- Cook the patties on the first side for about 4 minutes, then flip carefully with a spatula and cook another 3-4 minutes on the second side. Keep them in the pan until they are cooked through and browning on the outside.
- Place each patty in a gluten free bun or lettuce leaves and top with whatever you like!
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