Buffalo Zucchini Chicken Burgers
Total Time
21 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
6 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 pound 93% lean ground chicken (or sub ground turkey) -- do not use 99%
- 1/2 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed of excess moisture with a paper towel (from ½ of a medium zucchini)
- 2 tablespoons hot or medium buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup very finely diced yellow onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- For assembly:
- 4 hamburger buns of choice, toasted if desired
- 4 tablespoons buffalo sauce, for topping
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- Butterhead lettuce
- Sliced red onion
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat grill to medium high heat (about 400 degrees F). Brush the grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Step 2
Make the chicken burgers by adding the ground chicken/turkey, shredded zucchini, buffalo sauce, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper to a large bowl. Mix with your hands until evenly combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into 1/2 inch patties.
Step 3
Grill over medium-high heat (around 400 degrees F) for 6-8 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through and a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. During the last few minutes of cooking the chicken burgers, add a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each burger patty; cover the grill for about 1 minute while the cheese melts.
Step 4
Place the onion on the bottom of the bun, then the burgers, top with a little bit of extra buffalo sauce, avocado and lettuce. Serve immediately. Great with sweet potato fries or fresh fruit!
Step 5
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