Spinach Avocado Chicken Burgers

these paleo spinach avocado hen burgers are the last healthful burger. They’re packed with wholesome fats, protein, or even hidden veggies. lead them to on a weeknight, or serve them at a backyard cookout. They’re paleo, Whole30, and AIP!

whether you’re on a Whole30, consuming paleo, or are simply living a more healthy lifestyle, hen is usually one of these superb move-to protein. It’s clean to supply, it’s filling, and it’s pretty easy to make. The handiest hassle is that it could get a touch bit dull… particularly in case you’re simply having undeniable bird breast. I’ve wasted manner too a few years of my existence ingesting boneless skinless hen breast best seasoned with salt and pepper to accept uninteresting hen anymore! That’s why I’m loving those Whole30 Spinach Avocado chicken Burgers!

those chicken burgers are ideal for when you’re craving some thing apart from a red meat burger and need a few extra flavor than just straight up chook breast. these taste first-rate on their very own, or you may make a yummy avocado mayo to up the avocado aspect. due to the fact, who doesn’t need extra avocado, proper? The avocado mayo is totally elective, but it’s high-quality clean to make with ingredients which you’ll already have on hand to make these burgers. Plus, you may use it in other recipes as nicely, like my avocado bird salad.

INGREDIENTS :

For the chicken burgers

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup spinach, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp coconut flour (optional- acts as a binder)
• 1 tbsp avocado oil (plus more if you’re frying or grilling)
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)

Juice of one lime

• 1 small avocado (or half a large avocado), diced into chunks
• Butter lettuce leaves (optional)
• For the avocado mayo (optional)
• 2 medium avocados
• 4 tbsp avocado oil
• Juice of one lime
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. For the avocado mayo, combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Set aside.
2. Prepare either a grill or a grill pan and set to high heat. Add avocado oil to the grill pan if using.
3. Mix the ground chicken with the seasonings, spinach, coconut flour, lime juice, and avocado oil until well combined.
4. Very gently fold in the avocado slices, being careful to not smash them.
5. Form the chicken into 4-5 burgers, spacing out the avocado to make sure it’s evenly dispersed.
6. Grill the burgers on the grill surface (using extra avocado oil if frying in a pan) for about 5 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.
7. Top with optional avocado mayo and serve in lettuce cups like a bun, or enjoy the burgers on their own.