Description
Juicy chicken burgers infused with spinach and gooey white cheddar, served on toasted buns with fresh toppings for a wholesome and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken (preferably dark meat)
½ cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
¼ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional)
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
4 burger buns
Lettuce, tomato, pickles (optional)
Mustard or aioli (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, cheddar, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide mixture into 4 portions and shape into ½-inch thick patties. Press a thumbprint in the center of each.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Add cheddar slices in the last minute and cover to melt.
- Toast buns lightly. Assemble burgers with toppings and condiments of choice.
- Serve immediately while hot and juicy.
Notes
- Use pepper jack or mozzarella instead of cheddar for variety.
- Add herbs like parsley or chives to boost flavor.
- Make ahead and refrigerate raw patties for up to 8 hours.
- Freeze uncooked patties with parchment between layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with bun
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
