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! Perfectly balanced with a kick of heat and a creamy avocado topping, this recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds and impress your family or guests.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a meal that not only satisfies your hunger but also nourishes your body. Each burger is packed with protein from lean chicken breasts and edamame, while the whole-wheat English muffins provide a wholesome base. The addition of fresh cucumber and a zesty yogurt sauce brings a refreshing crunch that complements the spiciness of the cayenne pepper.

Whether you're looking for a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner, these burgers are versatile enough to fit any occasion. Plus, with only 403 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish makes it a standout choice for anyone who loves a good burger with a twist.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a meal that’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Your taste buds will thank you!

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%
Calcium:222.22mg
22.22%
Folate:88.88µg
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