Description
These White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers are a delicious and wholesome twist on the classic chicken burger, combining fresh spinach and sharp white cheddar cheese for added flavor and nutrition. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, these patties are cooked to juicy perfection in a skillet and served on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 burger buns
Optional Toppings
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Avocado
- Red onion
- Mayonnaise or favorite condiments
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped spinach, shredded white cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a patty roughly 1/2-inch thick.
- Heat Oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken patties to the skillet.
- Cook Patties: Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Toast Buns: While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns in the oven or on a griddle.
- Assemble Burgers: Once the patties are cooked, assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun. Add your preferred toppings such as lettuce, tomato slices, avocado, and red onion.
- Serve: Serve the burgers with mayonnaise or any favorite condiment of your choice.
Notes
- Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken patties reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are fully cooked and safe to eat.
- For a lower-carb option, serve the patties without buns or with lettuce wraps instead.
- You can substitute the breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Feel free to customize the toppings to your preference, adding things like pickles or cheese slices.
- Leftover patties can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet or microwave within 2 days.
