Veggie Chicken Burgers

veggie chicken burger on a bun with lettuce on a plate surrounded by ingredients

These vegetable-loaded chicken patties are a healthy and easy recipe that the whole family will love! They are made with mostly pantry seasonings, come together quickly, and are even suitable for toddlers and babies.

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings burgers

Calories 141kcal

Author Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
¾ cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped spinach
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 egg beaten
¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs can sub any breadcrumbs
Buns and toppings as desired

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside. Alternatively, you can grill or pan fry the burgers. See the Notes section for instructions.
Prepare the ingredients. Grate the carrots using a cheese grater if you are not using pre-shredded carrots. Chop the spinach. Gather the seasonings and other ingredients.
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, carrots, spinach, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix until well-combined.
Using your hands, form the mixture into 4 to 6 patties. Place the patties on the lined baking sheet.
Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 20 to 23 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through. They are finished cooking when a thermometer inserted into the center of one of the burger registers 165℉ for the internal temperature.
Serve the burgers with toppings of your choice. I like to serve mine on seeded brioche buns that I toast with lettuce and mustard. Enjoy!
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Notes

How to pan fry: Warm a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
How to grill: Preheat the grill to medium high for 5 to 10 minutes. Lay down mesh grill mats OR spray a wad of paper towels with nonstick spray and glide that over the grates (using grill tongs) to prevent sticking. Place the patties on the mats or greased grates. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
Storage and freezing: These burgers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. You can also wrap each one in plastic wrap (after cooking and cooling), then place them in a freezer-safe container or bag, seal, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet until warmed through.
Other topping ideas: Pickled vegetables or pickles, pesto or avocado spread, slaw, cheese (American, boursin, or cheddar), caramelized onions
Note for babies and kids: If you are preparing these for babies under 1 year of age or younger kids, you may want to omit the Worcestershire sauce and/or salt. Serve the patties cut into the shape and size appropriate for your child's age and feeding ability.

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