Chicken Zucchini Burgers Recipes

CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI BURGERS

Steps:

• Shred the zucchini using a box grater. Place it in a strainer and sprinkle with some salt. Toss and let sit for at least ten minutes. Then using a cheesecloth, towel, or paper towels - squeeze out the zucchini really well. Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible, otherwise, the burgers will not hold together well.
• Combine the remaining ingredients, except the olive oil, with the zucchini and form into patties.
• Skillet: Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minute on each side until the chicken is fully cooked and the outside of the burger is browned.
• Grill: Brush the burgers on both sides with the olive oil. Cook on the grill for 4-5 minutes on each side or until burger is fully cooked. If you sometimes have issues with meat sticking to your grill, then cook these on foil on the grill. Follow the exact same directions but place a piece of foil on the grill and cook the burgers on the foil. This helps prevent sticking and the burgers breaking apart.
• Make fritters: Follow the same directions above but make smaller patties. Cook in a hot skillet with olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side or until chicken is fully cooked.

ASIAN ZUCCHINI-AND-CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• Mix ground chicken, zucchini, green onions, bread crumbs, chile paste, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, fish sauce, ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Form into 4 patties and place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, flip, and continue baking until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Whisk mayonnaise, chile-garlic sauce, mustard, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon pepper together in a bowl.
• Spread sauce onto cut sides of hamburger buns. Stack lettuce, tomato, and onion onto one side of each bun. Top vegetables with a burger and complete sandwiches with remaining bun halves.

CHICKEN ZUCCHINI BURGERS

Steps:

• Make the Greek yogurt sauce by mixing together all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.
• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• In a large bowl, combine all of the burger ingredients except the oil. Use your hands to mix well and form 4 patties.
• Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the patties and sear for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Carefully transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until cooked through.
• While the burgers are baking, smear about a tablespoon of hummus inside each pita pocket. Stuff with the veggies and top with the cooked burgers. Either drizzle the Greek yogurt sauce inside or serve it as a dip.

FETA CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Mix cucumber and mayonnaise. For burgers, mix red pepper and seasonings. Add chicken and cheese; mix lightly but thoroughly (mixture will be sticky). Shape into six 1/2-in.-thick patties., Broil burgers 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 3-4 minutes per side. Serve on buns with cucumber sauce. If desired, top with lettuce and tomato. Freeze option: Place uncooked patties on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to an airtight freezer container; return to freezer. To use, broil frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary.

ZUCCHINI BURGERS

Steps:

• In a sieve or colander, drain zucchini, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry. In a small bowl, combine the zucchini, onion, bread crumbs, eggs, salt and cayenne. Gently stir in chopped egg whites., Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Drop batter by scant 2/3 cupfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed., Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and onion.

ZUCCHINI MUSTARD CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix the chicken, egg white, mustard, paprika, chopped parsley, garlic and grated zucchini in a bowl; add salt and pepper to taste (if using) and shape the chicken mixture into two patties; wipe the grill or oven tray (whichever you are using) with the oil and cook on the grill for 5 minutes or place on a tray and bake in a moderate oven for 10 minutes (180°C/350°-375°F/4-5 gas mark).
• Toast the buns, divide the salad greens or baby spinach leaves, sliced tomato and cucumber slices inside each of the rolls; add salt and pepper, to taste (if using); top with the chicken patties and add a dollop of Greek yoghurt (if using).