Description
These Buffalo Chicken Burgers are a healthy, flavorful twist on classic burgers, featuring lean ground chicken mixed with grated zucchini and a bold buffalo sauce kick. Perfect for a Paleo and Whole30-friendly meal, they can be served on buns or wrapped in lettuce for a lighter option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken (93-96% lean)
- 3/4 cup grated zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 2 Tbsp. cilantro
- 2 Tbsp. buffalo sauce
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp. salt
For Serving
- Buns (or lettuce for lettuce wraps)
- Lettuce
- Ranch dressing
- Additional buffalo sauce
- Other burger favorites, like sliced tomatoes, red onion, avocado, pickles, cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Squeeze the excess moisture out of the shredded zucchini by wrapping it tightly in a clean paper towel or kitchen towel and pressing firmly.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, grated zucchini, sliced green onion, chopped cilantro, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and salt. Stir well with a fork or your hands until fully incorporated.
- Form patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and gently shape each into a patty about the size of your buns or slightly larger, as they will shrink while cooking.
- Cook the burgers: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place patties in the skillet without crowding (cook in batches if needed). Cook each side for 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Assemble and serve: Transfer cooked burgers to a plate. Build your burgers by placing patties on buns or lettuce wraps, topping with lettuce, ranch dressing, extra buffalo sauce, and any other preferred toppings such as tomato, cheese, onion, or pickles. Alternatively, serve the patties on a bed of lettuce for a burger bowl.
Notes
- Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to prevent soggy burgers.
- Use ground chicken with 93-96% lean for optimal texture and flavor.
- Cook burgers thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Substitute ranch dressing with a dairy-free alternative to keep it Whole30 compliant.
- Serve wrapped in lettuce for a low-carb or gluten-free option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger patty
- Calories: 157 calories
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 844 mg
- Fat: 5.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.9 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 24.8 g
- Cholesterol: 111 mg
