Zucchini Chicken Burgers
Use up the bounty of summer in these moist, flavorful and healthy Zucchini Chicken Burgers!
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 493kcal
Ingredients
For the Zucchini Chicken Burgers:
- 1 medium zucchini shredded finely
- 1 small onion shredded finely
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs gluten-free works great, too
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Buns and other burger toppings onions, cheese, tomatoes, pickles, etc.
For the Lemon-Feta-Dill Mayo:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill minced, optional
- Juice and zest of one lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- To prepare the burgers, preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Squeeze the shredded zucchini in small handfuls to release much of the water.
- In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, onion, ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper using clean hands. Form the mixture into four patties.
- Grill the patties on the preheated grill or grill pan for 6-7 minutes, then flip, and grill an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the burgers reads 160°F.
- While the burgers are cooking, mix together all the mayo ingredients.
- Place the burgers on buns and top with mayo, plus other desired toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can make this burger gluten-free by using gluten-free Panko breadcrumbs and a gluten-free bun.
- This burger works just as well with ground turkey.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg
