Spinach Avocado Chicken Burgers (Whole30, Paleo, AIP)
These spinach avocado chicken burgers are the ultimate healthy burger. They're packed with healthy fats, protein, and even hidden veggies. Make them on a weeknight, or serve them at a backyard cookout. #chickenburgers #summerrecipes #healthydinnerrecipes
INGREDIENTS
For the chicken burgers
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup spinach, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp coconut flour (optional- acts as a binder)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (plus more if you’re frying or grilling)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
- Juice of one lime
- 1 small avocado (or half a large avocado), diced into chunks
- Butter lettuce leaves (optional)
- For the avocado mayo (optional)
- 2 medium avocados
- 4 tbsp avocado oil
- Juice of one lime
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
INSTRUCTIONS
- For the avocado mayo, combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare either a grill or a grill pan and set to high heat. Add avocado oil to the grill pan if using.
- Mix the ground chicken with the seasonings, spinach, coconut flour, lime juice, and avocado oil until well combined.
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