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Chicken Burger
Cooking Matters
Serves 4, 1 burger per serving
One of our favorite burgers to pop on the grill is this flavorful Chicken Burger. Using chicken in place of ground beef makes for a leaner burger. Finish these burgers with a whole-grain bun, veggies and a slice of low-fat cheese!
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Ingredients
1/4 small bell pepper
1/4 small red onion
1 pound lean ground chicken, turkey, or beef
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup water
Materials
Cutting board
Food thermometer
Large skillet with lid
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Medium bowl
Sharp knife
Directions
1.) Rinse and finely chop bell pepper and onion.
2.) In a medium bowl, combine bell pepper, onion, ground meat, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt and pepper.
3.) Divide mixture into 4 pieces. Form pieces into patties about 4 inches across.
4.) In a large skillet over medium-heat, heat oil. Add burgers. Cook until browned on both sides about 5 minutes per side. Add water to the pan. Cook and cover
until burgers reach 165 degrees, about 10 minutes more.
Notes
Serve on whole wheat buns with lettuce, tomato and onion
