Spinach Chicken Burgers

Burgers. I love burgers. They are amazing and so easy. There are so many ways to make them that it's never ending what you can create!! 

Here is a recipe I modified from Sole for the Soul. The best thing about these is that you can make them ahead of time and just reheat them throughout the week. They don't really need buns either!! This are chuck full of flavor, very juicy and oh so yummy! 

Spinach Chicken Burgers

*1 pound ground chicken

*1 cup wilted spinach (I just tossed from fresh spinach in a bowl, added some water, covered it and microwaved it for 20 seconds!)

*1/2 of a small yellow onion roughly chopped

*1 garlic clove or 1tsp chopped garlic

*2 green onions roughly chopped 

*2T balsamic vinegar 

*2 tsp. Soy sauce

*1 tsp. Lemon juice (fresh!)

*1/2 tsp. Chili powder

*1/2- 1 tsp. Black pepper (you can change this to for your taste!) 

* 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar (I did not add this to mine!)

*1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs

Directions:

1. In a small bowl mix together the vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice and chili powder. Set aside.

2. In a food processor add the spinach, onion, garlic and green onion. Mix until well combined and all the big pieces of onion are gone. 

3. In a big bowl put the chicken and add the spinach mixture. Combine well. (This is where you would add the cheese if using)

4. Add the vinegar mixture into the chicken, mix to combine. 

5. Next add the panko bread crumbs and pepper. Stir just until well distributed. 

6. Make four burger patties (to do this easily I form one big ball and pat it out a little. Then I score it in a + with my hand. This will give you 4 even patties!). Place patties on a plate, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or so. This will give time for all the flavors to blend! 

***When you are ready to cook preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grab a rimmed cookie sheet and a skillet. Heat a skillet to medium-high and add 1tsp. oil (I used coconut, olive oil would be good too!). If you need to do two batches add some more oil for the second batch! Brown each patty on both sides and place on a rimmed cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165!!***

I hope you love these burgers as much as my family did!! I had mine with sautéed mushrooms and mustard with a side of steamed zucchini, no bun or cheese needed!! 

Id love to hear your opinion on these and as always, feel free to share!!