Healthy Recipes | Green Chile Chicken Burgers

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

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

green chiles

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños add heat, while bell peppers provide sweetness and are more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while white bread can be a cost-effective substitute.

Chop the cilantro finely and set aside.

In a bowl, combine 1 pound of ground chicken, 2 small cans of diced green chilies, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, and salt.

Mix the ingredients together using hands or a spatula until well combined.

Preheat a pan with a little avocado oil until hot.

Form the mixture into loose patties, roughly half a cup each, and place them in the hot pan.

Cook the patties until opaque around the edges, then flip them.

Check the internal temperature of the patties, ensuring they reach 165°F.

Serve the patties on a bed of Boston or Bibb lettuce with desired condiments and toppings.

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