Description
Juicy ground chicken burgers infused with fresh spinach and creamy feta, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed and finely chopped
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 teaspoons olive oil for cooking
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- Pea shoots or fresh spinach and tomato slices for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, feta, breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon zest, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the ground chicken and mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 4 patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on one side.
- Flip the burgers, cover, and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and dill in a small bowl, seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the burgers on toasted buns with pea shoots or spinach, tomato slices, and drizzle with lemon dill mayo.
Notes
For a healthier twist, substitute whole-grain buns or lettuce wraps, and consider using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg