Description
These White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers offer an irresistible flavor combination and quick preparation, making them perfect for a healthy weeknight meal or a fun cookout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for cooking)
- 4 burger buns
- Optional toppings (lettuce, tomato slices, extra cheese)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, cheddar, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into four patties of equal size.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 5-6 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let patties rest for 3-4 minutes before assembling on buns with toppings.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the chicken to keep the patties tender.
Chilling the patties for about 10 minutes before cooking can help hold their shape better.
Feel free to add fresh herbs to the mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg