Lunch & Dinner

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BURGER

These chicken burger patties are packed with good-for-your-brain nutrients such as folate, vitamin D, monounsaturated fat, and zinc. You can definitely freeze the uncooked patties and cook at a later time. Serve on top of a salad or serve on your favorite whole wheat bun with veggies and condiments of your choice.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound lean ground chicken
  • 2 packed cups baby spinach (2 ounces), finely chopped
  • 4 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped (about 1-1/3 cups chopped)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until they are evenly distributed.
  2. Form into 6 patties.
  3. Grill on 1 side until grill marks appear. Flip to other side and cook until patties are 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Enjoy on a whole wheat bun with you favorite condiments or on top of a big entree salad.

NOTES

If you don’t have a grill, the chicken patties can also be baked in the oven at 350 degrees F until the center is no longer pink (165 degrees F).

(source: https://tastybalancenutrition.com/healthy-chicken-burger-recipe/)