Description
These Spinach Chicken Burgers are the ultimate healthy recipe, combining lean ground chicken with fresh spinach and flavorful seasonings for a delicious meal that’s easy to make and perfect for a nutritious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the burgers:
- 1 pound ground chicken (preferably lean)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat or regular)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- olive oil or cooking spray (for grilling or pan-frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine: ground chicken, chopped spinach, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Cook the patties for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve on whole grain buns with your favorite toppings like avocado, tomato, lettuce, or a light yogurt-based sauce.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can add 1 tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt to the mix.
- These burgers can also be baked at 375°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Freeze uncooked patties between parchment layers for quick meals later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger patty
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
