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ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is budget-friendly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado spread is healthier, and yogurt can be a cost-effective alternative.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns add fiber, while white bread is often less expensive.

Mix 1 pound of ground chicken with 1/2 cup of panko crumbs, 1 chopped green onion, juice of 1/2 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 clove of chopped garlic, and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise in a bowl.

Divide the mixture into about 8 small patties or 4 larger burgers.

Rub a little oil on your hands to prevent the mixture from sticking while forming the patties.

Cook the patties on a grill or in a skillet until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

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