Description
Delicious and nutritious White Cheddar and Spinach Chicken Burgers combine lean ground chicken with fresh spinach and sharp white cheddar cheese for a flavorful, protein-packed meal. These juicy burgers are easy to make, grilled to perfection, and served on wholesome whole wheat buns with fresh lettuce and tomato slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving
- 4 whole wheat burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
For Cooking
- Olive oil, for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped spinach, shredded white cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form the Patties: Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 1/2 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly and prevent puffing.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium heat. Lightly brush the grill surface with olive oil to prevent the patties from sticking during cooking.
- Cook the Patties: Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption and cook until the burgers are nicely browned and cooked through.
- Toast the Buns: During the last minute of cooking, place the whole wheat burger buns on the grill, cut side down, to lightly toast them for a warm, crispy texture.
- Assemble the Burgers: Remove the patties from the grill and allow them to rest for one minute. Place each patty on the bottom half of the toasted buns, then top with fresh lettuce leaves and tomato slices before adding the top buns.
- Serve: Serve the White Cheddar and Spinach Chicken Burgers warm. Pair with your favorite sides for a delicious, wholesome meal.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Feel free to swap white cheddar for another cheese if preferred, but keep quantity the same.
- Whole wheat buns add fiber and a nutty flavor; substitute with gluten-free buns if needed.
- These burgers can also be cooked on a stovetop skillet if a grill is unavailable.
- Leftover patties can be refrigerated and eaten within 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with bun
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: chicken burger, white cheddar, spinach, grilled chicken burger, healthy burger, whole wheat bun, homemade chicken burger
