Pesto Chicken Burgers
Servings 4 servings
These delicious pesto chicken burgers are so wonderfully juicy and full of flavor! They can be cooked on an indoor or outdoor grill on the stovetop and are so easy to prep. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, you have to try these burgers this summer!
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1/4 cup dairy-free pesto, plus extra for topping (or sub in preferred store-bought or homemade pesto)
- 1/4 cup almond flour (can also sub in whole-wheat or gluten-free bread crumbs if desired)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium high. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, pesto, almond flour, salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Form mixture into four patties that are about half an inch in thickness. You may wish to put a slight dimple in the centre to prevent the burger from puffing up when grilling.
- Place the burgers on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side. Serve warm on a bun, over a salad, or wedged between two tomato slices. Garnish with additional pesto and a sprinkle of feta cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Make up a batch of the pesto in advance to save time, or use store-bought for a super quick and easy meal!
- Make sure you don't overcook the burgers as they will dry out. Cook until burgers reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Mix the ingredients together with your hands. It may be a little messy but it will ensure that everything is really well combined.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 504mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 312IUCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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