Description
Fresh and flavorful chicken burgers with a zesty lime and kick of red pepper flakes, perfect for a quick meal any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup green onion (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice from ½ large lime
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 3 cups mixed greens (divided)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- Juice from ½ lime, plus salt (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (sliced or chopped)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, green onions, red bell pepper, cilantro, garlic, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and lime juice. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions. With wet hands, shape each portion into a flat patty.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the patties for about 2½ minutes on each side, or until they’re cooked through and golden.
- While the burgers cook, toss your mixed greens with olive oil, lime juice, and salt to taste.
- On a plate, arrange the tossed salad, top with burger patties, and add sliced avocado and tomatoes. Finish with a sprinkle of cilantro and a squeeze of the remaining lime juice.
Notes
Feel free to swap ground chicken for turkey or a plant-based meat for a vegetarian option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg