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Healthy Ground Chicken Feta Burgers with Spinach Recipe

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These Healthy Ground Chicken Feta Burgers with Spinach are a flavorful and nutritious twist on traditional burgers. Made with extra-lean ground chicken, fresh spinach, roasted garlic, and tangy feta cheese, these patties are grilled to perfection and packed with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal, they’re easy to prepare and ideal for anyone looking for a delicious, healthy burger option.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Roasted Garlic

  • 5 cloves roasted garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (for roasting)

Spinach

  • 6 ounces baby spinach (or thawed frozen spinach)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (for sautéing)

Burger Mixture

  • 1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground chicken
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Roast Garlic: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place garlic cloves in a baking dish and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Roast for 10-20 minutes until fragrant and soft.
  2. Sauté Spinach: Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and toss frequently for 4-5 minutes until wilted. Transfer the spinach to a colander and squeeze out excess water, then let it cool to room temperature.
  3. Prepare Ingredients: Roughly chop the roasted garlic and wilted spinach to ensure easy mixing. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped garlic and spinach with the ground chicken, crumbled feta, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Form Patties: Gently but thoroughly mix all ingredients until evenly combined. Shape the mixture into 6 burger patties, each approximately ¾ inch thick.
  5. Preheat Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high. Soak a wadded paper towel with olive oil and use tongs to oil the grill grates generously to prevent sticking.
  6. Grill Burgers: Place the patties on the grill and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the burgers release easily from the grill and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Serve: Transfer the cooked burgers to a clean plate. Serve on buns, in salads, or wrapped in lettuce with your favorite garnishes and toppings.

Notes

  • You can substitute frozen spinach but be sure to thaw and squeeze out excess water before using.
  • Roasting garlic mellows its flavor and adds sweetness to the burgers.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure burgers reach a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
  • These burgers can be served on buns, lettuce wraps, or alongside a fresh salad for a low-carb option.
  • If you do not have a grill, cooking the patties in a skillet on the stovetop with a little oil can be an alternative.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/healthy-ground-chicken-feta-burgers-with-spinach-recipe/