Spinach Avocado Chicken Burgers (Whole30, Paleo, AIP)

Spinach Avocado Chicken Burgers (Whole30, Paleo, AIP)

from unboundwellness.com
30 min
4 servings

These paleo spinach avocado chicken burgers are the ultimate healthy burger. They're packed with healthy fats, protein, and even hidden veggies. Make them on a weeknight, or serve them at a backyard cookout. They're paleo, Whole30, and AIP!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup spinach, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour (optional- acts as a binder)
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil (plus more if you’re frying or grilling)
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1 small avocado (or half a large avocado), diced into chunks
  • Butter lettuce leaves (optional)
  • 2 medium avocados
  • 4 tbsp avocado oil
  • Juice of one lime
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)

Directions

  1. 1

    For the avocado mayo, combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare either a grill or a grill pan and set to high heat. Add avocado oil to the grill pan if using.

  3. 3

    Mix the ground chicken with the seasonings, spinach, cilantro, coconut flour, lime juice, and avocado oil until well combined.

  4. 4

    Very gently fold in the avocado slices, being careful to not smash them.

  5. 5

    Form the chicken into 4-5 burgers, spacing out the avocado to make sure it’s evenly dispersed.

  6. 6

    Grill the burgers on the grill surface (using extra avocado oil if frying in a pan) for about 5 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.

  7. 7

    Top with optional avocado mayo and serve in lettuce cups like a bun, or enjoy the burgers on their own.