How To Make Zucchini Chicken Burgers Recipe ~ Organic, Paleo & AIP

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide fiber while crushed crackers are often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while American cheese is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more economical.

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef can be less expensive.

Cut 1 pound of chicken thighs into chunks and place them in a food processor.

Pulse the chicken in the food processor until it is ground but still has some texture.

Grate 2 cups of organic zucchini, leaving the peel on, and add it to the food processor with the chicken.

Slice 2 green onions and add them to the food processor.

Add 3 tablespoons of cilantro, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the food processor.

Pulse all ingredients in the food processor until well combined and the mixture has the consistency of hamburger patties.

Heat coconut oil in a skillet until hot.

Scoop the mixture into the skillet using a spoon and shape it into round patties.

Cook the patties for at least 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.

Once browned, remove the patties from the skillet and plate them.

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