White Cheddar and Spinach Chicken Burgers
Delicious white cheddar and spinach chicken burgers with a perfect blend of flavors, offering a leaner alternative to traditional beef burgers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Burger buns
- Optional toppings (e.g., lettuce, tomato, pickles)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, shredded white cheddar cheese, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until they are well combined.
- Form the mixture into burger patties of your desired size.
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are fully cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Remove the patties from the heat and let them rest briefly before serving.
- Serve the patties on burger buns with your choice of toppings like lettuce, tomato, or pickles.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh spinach and preheat your cooking surface properly. You can customize the burgers with different cheeses or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg