Chicken burger on a yellow plate pictured on a blue tablecloth with mustard, tomato and onion.

Chicken Burger

Chef Ramona Baptiste

Ingredients 

  • ¼ Bell Pepper Small
  • ¼ Red Onion Small
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Or turkey or beef; lean meat
  • teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • teaspoons Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Parsley Dried
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
  • ¼ cup Water

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Skillet with Lid
  • Food Thermometer

Instructions

  • Peel onion. Rinse and finely chop bell pepper and onion.
  • In a medium bowl, combine bell pepper, onion, ground meat, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Divide evenly into 4 pieces. Form pieces into patties about 4 inches across.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add burgers. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Add water to the pan. Cover and cook until the burgers reach 165°F, about 10 minutes more.

Video

Notes

  • Serve on whole wheat buns with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Or, pair with a tossed salad.
  • Cut leftover bell pepper into strips. Add to a tossed salad or enjoy with a healthy dip.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Burger
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
206
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
98
mg
33
%
Sodium
 
361
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
645
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
 
237
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
 
16
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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