Avocado Chicken Burgers
A delicious and healthy twist on the classic burger made with ground chicken and creamy avocado.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Patties
- 500 g 500g ground chicken (mince) Note 1
- 1 cup 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1 egg
- ¾ cup 3/4 cup parmesan (finely grated) (Note 2)
- 1 cup 1 cup green onion (finely sliced, ~2 stems)
- 2 cloves 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ tsp 1/2 tsp dried sage (Note 3)
- ½ tsp 1/2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp olive oil
For Assembly
- 4 4 soft burger buns or brioche buns
- 1 1 big avocado (or 2 medium)
- 60 g 60g rocket / arugula or other lettuce of choice
- 2 2 tomatoes (sliced)
- 4 slices 4 slices Swiss cheese (or other cheese)
- Mayonnaise, relish, ketchup, or tomato sauce (to smear lid)
- French fries or baked potato wedges For serving
Instructions
Chicken Burger Patties
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, green onion, garlic, dried sage, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into patties of your desired size.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Assemble
- Cut the buns in half and lightly toast them if you like.
- Spread mayonnaise, relish, or ketchup on the bottom bun.
- Place a chicken patty on the bottom bun.
- Add sliced avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, and a slice of Swiss cheese.
- Top with the other half of the bun.
Notes
Make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through to avoid any food safety issues. For extra flavor, feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to the mixture. If the mixture feels too wet, add a bit more panko breadcrumbs to help it hold together.