Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 burger + bun

Calories: 216 • Total Fat: 4g • Total Carbohydrate: 25g (Fiber: 7g • Sugars: 2g) • Protein: 32g •    Vitamin C (47%) • Vitamin A (9%) •  Iron (5%)

Nutritional Highlights

Low Calorie • Rich in Good Fats • Low Sugar • High Protein • Dairy-Free • Gluten-Free Option • Promotes Healthy Skin • Immunity Booster •

We all love a good burger, especially one with a little spice and Latin flare. These are perfect to make on Sunday prep day for lunches throughout the week or to store in the freezer for a quick dinner option. They are a excellent balance of protein, carbs, and fat to keep your blood sugar balanced and keep you satisfied.

To make these gluten-free, wrap the burgers in lettuce or use gluten-free buns.  If you choose to wrap them in lettuce, serve them with some sweet potato carrot fries or a fruit for healthy dose of carbohydrates to keep it balanced.

Chili lime chicken burgers

Servings: 5

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb ground chicken breast (99% lean)
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp chopped onion
• 2 tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1.5 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
• pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 lime, zest and juice
• 1/4 avocado, mashed
• cooking spray
• 5 whole-wheat sandwich thins, about 100 calories each (or gluten-free buns)

METHOd

1. Add broth to a non-stick skillet lightly sprayed with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, garlic, and onion and cook until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, cilantro, spices, lime zest and juice, and mashed avocado. Add pepper/onion/garlic mixture and stir until ingredients are evenly combined.
3. Form into 5 burgers and place in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes.
4. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and liberally coat with cooking spray.
5. Grill burgers for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.
6. Serve on sandwich thins, gluten-free buns, or wrapped in lettuce.