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satisfying healthy chicken burger

Healthy Chicken Burger

These juicy chicken burgers combine lean ground chicken with vegetables for a nutritious alternative to traditional beef patties. Baked instead of fried and served on whole wheat English muffins, they deliver satisfying flavor without excess calories.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 250 g ground chicken
  • 1 egg white lightly beaten
  • 100 g mushrooms chopped
  • 2 teaspoons reduced-salt soy sauce
  • 1 sprig parsley large
  • 3 whole wheat English muffins
  • 3 lettuce leaves
  • 1 tomato sliced

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Place ground chicken in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a food processor, combine mushrooms, celery, onion, and parsley. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and well combined.
  4. Add the vegetable mixture to the ground chicken along with the beaten egg white and reduced-salt soy sauce.
  5. Mix thoroughly, then gradually incorporate the breadcrumbs until the mixture holds together but remains soft and manageable.
  6. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into balls.
  7. Place the balls on the prepared baking tray and flatten them into patties.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through and golden on the outside.
  9. Toast the English muffins lightly if desired.
  10. Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each English muffin half, topped with lettuce and tomato slices.

Notes

These chicken burgers freeze exceptionally well. Make a double batch and freeze uncooked patties with parchment paper between them for quick weeknight meals. For a lower-carb option, serve in lettuce wraps instead of English muffins. The patties will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For extra flavor, try adding a tablespoon of Greek yogurt to the mixture for moisture, or experiment with different herbs and spices like cilantro or curry powder.