Spicy Chicken Burgers

Health score
29%
Spicy Chicken Burgers
45 min.
4
403kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner routine? Look no further than these delicious Spicy Chicken Burgers! Bursting with flavor and packed with nutritious ingredients, this recipe is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a satisfying meal without compromising on health. With a delightful combination of tender chicken, earthy portobello mushrooms, and a zesty avocado-cucumber topping, these burgers are sure to impress your taste buds.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves four, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Each burger is not only delicious but also balanced, with a caloric breakdown that includes a healthy dose of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. The use of whole-wheat English muffins adds a wholesome touch, while the creamy Greek yogurt dressing elevates the dish with a refreshing twist.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and fun to make. The vibrant colors and enticing aromas will fill your kitchen, creating an inviting atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. So grab your apron and get ready to indulge in these Spicy Chicken Burgers that are sure to become a new favorite in your meal rotation!

Ingredients

  •  avocado ripe cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • cup cucumber thinly sliced
  • cup edamame frozen shelled thawed
  •  muffins whole-wheat split english (or wholegrain buns)
  • cloves garlic 
  • tablespoons soy sauce reduced-sodium
  • 0.3 cup greek yogurt plain
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  •  portabello mushrooms 
  • 0.5 small onion red divided
  • 12 ounces chicken breast boneless skinless quartered
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • teaspoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt,vinegar and sugar. Dice half the onion; add diced onion,avocado and cucumber to yogurt mixture; toss to coat.In a food processor, process portobello, edamame, garlicand remaining half of onion until finely chopped.
  2. Addchicken, soy sauce and cayenne. Pulse until chicken ischopped and ingredients are combined, about 12 times.Form mixture into 4 patties.
  3. Heat oil in a large oven-safeskillet over high heat.
  4. Add patties and cook, turningonce, until both sides are browned, 2 to 3 minutes perside.
  5. Place skillet in oven; bake until patties are cookedthrough, 12 to 14 minutes.
  6. Place lettuce, if desired,and patties on bottom halves of muffins; top each with1/2 cup avocado mixture and remaining muffin half.
  7. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories403kcal
Protein29.49%
Fat34.67%
Carbs35.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.52
Glycemic Load
1.22
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
25.470434707144%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
2.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:403.2kcal
20.16%
Fat:16g
24.62%
Saturated Fat:2.43g
15.16%
Carbohydrates:37.21g
12.4%
Net Carbohydrates:27.66g
10.06%
Sugar:8.64g
9.6%
Cholesterol:55.25mg
18.42%
Sodium:607.02mg
26.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.61g
61.23%
Selenium:54.66µg
78.09%
Vitamin B3:12.77mg
63.87%
Manganese:1.22mg
61.15%
Vitamin B6:0.96mg
47.9%
Phosphorus:415.16mg
41.52%
Fiber:9.55g
38.18%
Potassium:1024.05mg
29.26%
Vitamin B5:2.68mg
26.77%
Folate:88.88µg
22.22%
Calcium:222.22mg
22.22%
Magnesium:88.66mg
22.16%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.65%
Iron:3.32mg
18.46%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.15%
Copper:0.34mg
16.87%
Vitamin K:15.97µg
15.21%
Vitamin E:2.03mg
13.52%
Zinc:2mg
13.35%
Vitamin C:8.7mg
10.54%
Vitamin A:186.28IU
3.73%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.01%
Source:Epicurious