Instead of the classic hamburger or cheeseburger, loaded with artery-clogging saturated fat, opt for this delicious chicken veggie burger that has just 1/2 gram of saturated fat! Sandwich this burger between two pieces of whole grain bread or eat it without, and you’ve got a Pritikin-approved barbecue dinner.
1jalapeno pepperfinely chopped (Remove seeds for less heat.)
2teaspoonsgarlicfinely chopped
2teaspoonsPritikin® All-Purpose Seasoning*Available at PritikinFoods.com
3tablespoonspita breadground, whole-wheat (optional, for the juiciest burgers - leave them out)
Instructions
Use a food processor to chop chicken until well ground.
In a nonstick skillet on medium-high heat, sauté onions, celery and carrots for about 3 minutes, until translucent. Let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, sautéed vegetables, jalapeno, garlic and Pritikin All-Purpose Seasoning.
Combine until fully incorporated. Mix in bread crumbs if desired.
Use your hands to form 8 4-ounce patties.
Grill patties, searing on each side until they’ve reached preferred doneness.
Notes
*Order Pritikin All-Purpose Seasoning online at PritikinFoods.com, or create a spice blend using granulated onion, granulated garlic, salt-free lemon pepper, and paprika, all equal parts except paprika (cut paprika in half).