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Greek Chicken Burgers (Paleo, Whole30, Keto, AIP)

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  • Author: Michelle
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4-5 burgers 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

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For the burger

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini, with excess water squeezed out
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 2 tsp dried dill
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil (and extra for frying)

For the tzatziki 


Instructions

For the burger

  1. Prepare either a grill or a grill pan and set to high heat. Add coconut oil to the grill pan if using.
  2. Mix the ground chicken with the seasonings, zucchini, red onion, coconut flour, lemon juice, and coconut oil until well combined.
  3. Form the chicken into 4-5 burgers, evenly portioned.
  4. Grill the burgers on the grill surface (using extra coconut oil if frying) for about 5 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.
  5. Top with optional tzatziki and serve in lettuce cups like a bun, or enjoy the burgers on their own in a burger bowl

For the tzatziki 

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add more salt to taste.

Notes

All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 241
  • Fat: 11.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 7.9g
  • Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 26.9g