LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN BURGERS

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I came up with this recipe when I was trying to be cheap and healthy, and only use things I already had in my kitchen. Saffron isn't cheap, and I added it for flavor, but since it's expensive you can leave it out.

Provided by Kaj V.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 1/4 to 1/2 lb burgers, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground chicken
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet basil, dried
1 tablespoon black pepper, fresh ground
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 egg white
2 tablespoons lemon juice
5 -7 saffron strands
hamburger bun, whole grain
fresh basil
hamburger, toppings
olive oil

Steps:

  • Warm lemon juice. Add saffron threads. Let set aside to sit for at least 10 minutes until bright yellow.
  • Empty ground chicken into a mixing bowl. Add egg white, crushed garlic, black pepper, sea salt, and dried basil. Add the lemon juice/saffron mixture. Mix until well blended.
  • Separate the meat mixture into patties of desired size.
  • Add a small amount of olive oil to a pan or skillet and grill the ground chicken patties until cooked all the way through (you may want to use a meat thermometer).
  • Serve on toasted whole grain hamburger buns with fresh basil as a topping, along with any other hamburger toppings you desire.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.4, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 158.9, Sodium 1366.8, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 50.9

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