BUFFALO CHICKEN BURGERS WITH TANGY SLAW

Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Tangy Slaw image

These burgers are my way of enjoying the flavors of Buffalo chicken wings while avoiding some of the fat and calories. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

SLAW:
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup shredded peeled apple
2 tablespoons fat-free blue cheese salad dressing
1 teaspoon finely chopped walnuts
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons reduced-fat butter, melted
BURGERS:
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons thinly sliced green onions, divided
1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground chicken
4 lettuce leaves
4 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the celery, apple, salad dressing and walnuts. In another small bowl, combine the hot sauce, ketchup and butter; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the red pepper, 2 tablespoons green onion, applesauce, salt, garlic salt and pepper. Crumble chicken over mixture and mix well. Shape into four burgers., Broil 6 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved sauce. , Serve on lettuce-lined buns; top each with 2 tablespoons slaw and sprinkle with remaining green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges