Buffalo Chicken Burger

Health score
18%
Buffalo Chicken Burger
45 min.
4
378kcal

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a flavor-packed twist on a classic favorite? Introducing the Buffalo Chicken Burger, a mouthwatering delight that combines succulent ground chicken with the spicy kick of buffalo sauce, ensuring each bite is bursting with bold flavor. Perfectly grilled to achieve a tender texture, these burgers are not only satisfying but also a healthier alternative to traditional beef patties.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a juicy burger nestled in a soft kaiser roll, topped with creamy blue cheese and accompanied by crunchy carrot and celery sticks. The combination of savory and spicy flavors will have your guests asking for seconds, making it an ideal dish for lunch or dinner gatherings. Each burger is loaded with protein and balanced with just the right amount of carbs, making it a great option for those looking to indulge while still keeping an eye on their nutrition.

This Buffalo Chicken Burger isn’t just about providing a hearty meal; it’s about elevating your dining experience with a unique twist that everyone will love. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, creating a family dinner, or simply craving something delicious, these burgers will undoubtedly become a staple in your recipe repertoire. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this culinary masterpiece that brings the heat and the flavor!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cheese blue plus more for garnish
  • 0.5 cup carrots sliced
  •  celery stalks roughly chopped
  • teaspoon cornstarch 
  •  egg whites lightly beaten
  • pound ground white-meat chicken 
  • 0.3 cup hot sauce buffalo style (such as Tabasco )
  • 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs 
  • large portugese rolls split

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill
  • microwave

Directions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine carrotslices with 2 tablespoons water; microwave onhigh, stirring every minute, until verytender, about 3 minutes.
  2. Drain and letcool; mash carrots.
  3. Add chicken, eggwhites, celery, breadcrumbs and cheese;mix to combine. Form chicken mixtureinto four 3/4-inch-thick patties. In a secondbowl, stir cornstarch into hot sauce untildissolved; set aside. Coat a grill rack orgrill pan with cooking spray. Grill pattiesover medium-high heat for 6 minutes;flip and grill 4 minutes more.
  4. Brushpatties with hot sauce mixture; grill untilinternal temperature reaches 165°F, about2 minutes.
  5. Place 1 burger on bottom ofeach roll.
  6. Garnish with cheese and lettuce,if desired. Top with other half of roll.
  7. Servewith carrot and celery sticks and bluecheese dressing for dipping, if desired.
  8. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories378kcal
Protein39.21%
Fat17.63%
Carbs43.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.71
Glycemic Load
23.53
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
19.839565173439%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:377.71kcal
18.89%
Fat:7.35g
11.31%
Saturated Fat:2.23g
13.96%
Carbohydrates:40.5g
13.5%
Net Carbohydrates:38.59g
14.03%
Sugar:5.91g
6.56%
Cholesterol:68.7mg
22.9%
Sodium:935.52mg
40.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.8g
73.6%
Iron:12.05mg
66.93%
Vitamin B3:11.81mg
59.03%
Vitamin A:2794.48IU
55.89%
Vitamin B6:1.04mg
52.1%
Selenium:31.21µg
44.58%
Phosphorus:312.25mg
31.22%
Zinc:2.39mg
15.93%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.85%
Vitamin C:12.19mg
14.78%
Potassium:470.69mg
13.45%
Vitamin B5:1.28mg
12.76%
Vitamin B12:0.72µg
12.02%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.8%
Magnesium:42.5mg
10.62%
Fiber:1.92g
7.66%
Calcium:76.01mg
7.6%
Folate:25.03µg
6.26%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.48%
Copper:0.1mg
5.19%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.31%
Vitamin K:3.46µg
3.3%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.55%
Source:Epicurious