These 5-Ingredient Chicken Burgers Are Mediterranean Diet-Approved

They taste delicious served in lettuce wraps.

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Apr 4, 2025 - 21:02
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These 5-Ingredient Chicken Burgers Are Mediterranean Diet-Approved
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Michelle Dudash, RDN
Michelle Dudash, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

By Michelle Dudash, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Michelle Dudash, RDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist and Cordon Bleu-certified chef.

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April 04, 2025

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Five simple pantry ingredients join forces to create a phenomenal taste with great depth. These burgers taste delicious served in lettuce wraps with a drizzle of liquid aminos, a dab of mayo, or Sriracha chili sauce, as my husband likes to smear on.

5-Ingredient Chicken Burgers

Serves 4 (two patties per serving)

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken¼ cup finely chopped onion1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground ginger½ teaspoon ground turmeric¼ teaspoon saltFreshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Method

In a bowl, combine the chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper, using your hands or wooden spoon to distribute the seasonings evenly.Heat a large sauté pan, skillet, or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil.Using a ¼-cup measuring cup, scoop the chicken into the pan, molding each into thin patties, about 3 inches wide. You should get 8 patties.Brown on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip and brown the other side, about 2 minutes. If you still have chicken left to cook, scrape any bits from the pan. Place the pan back on the heat and add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Cook the remaining patties.

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