Zucchini Chicken Burgers

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Zucchini chicken burgers pack shredded zucchini right into the ground chicken patty which keeps them impossibly juicy without any fuss. A great way to use up a zucchini bounty!

Ground chicken gets a bad rap for drying out on the grill. The fix is simple: zucchini. Zucchini is tasty, but it is also an incredible way to add moisture to foods. That's why it works so well in zucchini bread! Shredding it straight into the meat of these burgers adds just enough moisture to keep every bite tender without making the patties fall apart. You'd never know it was in there-except for the fact that these burgers actually stay juicy.

These burgers are super juicy, flavorful, and tasty. They come together fast, work great on the grill or in a skillet, and are one of those dinners that earns a spot in the regular rotation without you even planning for it.

Zucchini Chicken Burgers

I topped my burgers with a lemon-feta-dill mayo, some homegrown tomato slices, and a big ole piece of red onion (also from the garden). You can feel free to dress your burgs however makes you happy, but I highly recommend trying out the mayo-I've included the recipe below-it's kinda insane. Enjoy.

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Zucchini chicken burger on a bun on a plate

Zucchini Chicken Burgers

Use up the bounty of summer in these moist, flavorful and healthy Zucchini Chicken Burgers!
4.63 from 16 votes
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 493kcal
Author: Cassie Johnston

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 {recommended: Ian's}
  • 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

Make this delicious burger completely grain-free by using gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and a gluten-free bun!

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
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Cassie Johnston

Cassie is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist (AFPA, 2017) and Certified Health Coach (AFPA, 2017), cookbook author, and all-around food lover. She grew up cooking dinner with her parents every evening, and her passion for home cooking has been strong ever since. Cassie is the author of two published cookbooks—Cooking with Greek Yogurt (W.W. Norton, 2013) and Chia, Quinoa, Kale, Oh My! (W.W. Norton, 2014) and dozens of recipes published in major magazines and newspapers. Cassie has been sharing her award-winning recipes on Wholefully since 2010. She loves dark chocolate, homegrown tomatoes, motorsports, and anything that sparkles. She lives in Indiana with her family on a small homestead.

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51 Comments

  1. Hi,
    This Burger is looks soooo good. I cannot wait to try this. Please suggest the pocket-friendly brand for all items?
    Thanks
    Edna

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  14. Hi
    wow...These look absolutely delicious! I think these are the best chicken/turkey burgers.
    Thank you so much for sharing this one! Love it!

    Regards
    Neeraj Sharma

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  19. wow!! delicious burger with zucchini .i loved your recipie to make burger thanks for sharing it.

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