I flippin’ love zucchini. Love it. Love it. Love it. I love the taste. I love how versatile it is (savory? sweet? whatever!). I even love cutting into it—so smooth and easy.
This here zucchini came from a farm stand down the road, and I knew exactly where it was headed—into zucchini chicken burgers. I’ve had this idea for a few months now for a zucchini-loaded burger. Zucchini is tasty, but it is also an incredible way to add moisture to foods. That’s why it works so well in zucchini bread!
I had this idea that you could maybe mix shredded zucchini with a leaner meat (like ground chicken or ground turkey breast) to add back in some moisture. And, oh my, I was so right. It’s juicy, flavorful, and super tasty. Cha-ching!
I topped my burgers with a lemon-feta mayo, some homegrown tomato slices, and a big ole piece of red onion (also from the garden). You can feel free to dress your burgs however makes you happy, but I highly recommend trying out the mayo—I’ve included the recipe below—it’s kinda insane. Enjoy.
Zucchini Chicken Burgers
Use up the bounty of summer in these moist, flavorful and healthy Zucchini Chicken Burgers!
Ingredients
For the Zucchini Chicken Burgers:
- 1 medium zucchini, shredded finely
- 1 small onion, shredded finely
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs {recommended: Ian's}
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Buns and other burger toppings (onions, cheese, tomatoes, pickles, etc.)
For the Lemon-Feta Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta
- Juice and zest of one lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- To prepare the burgers, preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Squeeze the shredded zucchini in small handfuls to release much of the water.
- In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, onion, ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper using clean hands. Form the mixture into four patties.
- Grill the patties on the preheated grill or grill pan for 6-7 minutes, then flip, and grill an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the burgers reads 160°F.
- While the burgers are cooking, mix together all the mayo ingredients.
- Place the burgers on buns and top with mayo, plus other desired toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
Make this delicious burger completely grain-free by using gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and a gluten-free bun!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 burgerAmount Per Serving: Calories: 836Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 1000mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 8gSugar: 11gProtein: 48g
At Wholefully, we believe that good nutrition is about much more than just the numbers on the nutrition facts panel. Please use the above information as only a small part of what helps you decide what foods are nourishing for you.
