CHICKEN BURGERS WITH CILANTRO AND LEMON

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These burgers are very healthy and have a bright, piquant flavor. I'm not a big fan of beef, and my husband would eat a cow a day if he could, but I make these and we're both happy. The amounts of cilantro, garlic, and lemon zest are very flexible. Also, the burgers are great by themselves with a little mustard on bread, if you don't want to shred cabbage, but the toppings all really pull it together and make it a favorite around here. This recipe will make 2-3 large or 4 smallish burgers.

Provided by Mudflower

Categories     Poultry

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground turkey breast or 1 lb ground chicken breast
1 large egg
10 saltine crackers
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 kaiser rolls, toasted
1/3 head cabbage, finely shredded
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
yellow mustard
8 dill pickle slices

Steps:

  • If you would like to bake these, preheat your oven to 400°F If you will be grilling them, do whatever you grilling folks do for lean burgers. You may want to add a few more crackers if you are grilling as these can be a bit sloppy when raw.
  • Grease a baking sheet (if you do not have a non-stick baking sheet).
  • Combine the first 10 ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Use your (clean) hands to make sure it is all well mixed.
  • Form patties and place them on a non-stick or greased baking sheet.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown and done in the center.
  • While they are baking (or being grilled), mix together shredded cabbage, vinegar, olive oil, cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper.
  • Layer: bun, mustard, pickles, burger, cabbage mixture, bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.9, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 123.2, Sodium 1241, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 37.5

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