Smoky Chicken Burgers with Creamy Peanut Sauce

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Prep Time: 15 min ⏱️ | Cook Time: 15 min 🔥
Total Time: 30 min 🕒 | Servings: 4 🍽️

🛒 Ingredients

For the Patties:

  • Nonstick cooking spray 🥄

  • 1 lb ground chicken 🍗

  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs 🍞

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️

  • 1 tsp onion powder 🧅

  • ¼ tsp salt 🧂

  • 4 burger buns 🍔

Peanut Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp peanut butter 🥜

  • 1 tsp lemon juice 🍋

  • 1 tbsp water 💧

Toppings:

  • ½ cup sliced tomatoes 🍅

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion 🧅

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce 🥬

📋 Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven 🔥
    Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly mist a baking sheet with nonstick spray.

  2. Make the Patties 🍗
    In a bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, smoked paprika, onion powder, and salt. Mix well and form into 4 patties.

  3. Bake 🍔
    Place patties on prepared sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  4. Prepare the Peanut Sauce 🥜
    Whisk together peanut butter, lemon juice, and water until smooth and creamy.

  5. Warm the Buns 🍞
    Toast burger buns in the oven for 2–3 minutes before assembling.

  6. Assemble the Burgers 🥙
    Spread peanut sauce on the bottom bun. Add chicken patty, tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce. Top with the remaining bun.

📊 Nutrition (Per Burger)

  • Calories: ~430 kcal

  • Protein: 26 g

  • Fat: 16 g (4 g saturated)

  • Carbs: 38 g (2 g fiber)

  • Sodium: 700 mg

  • Calcium: 90 mg

  • Iron: 2.7 mg

✨ Tips & Serving Suggestions

  • Spicy Twist: Add a touch of chili flakes or fresh chili to the peanut sauce for an extra kick 🌶️.

  • Fresh Flavor: Add a few cilantro leaves for a refreshing herbal note.

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