Chicken Burgers
This Chicken Burger delivers 33g protein and 738 calories per serving — a calorie-dense option for days you're eating at maintenance or in a surplus. Quick stovetop prep makes 4 servings without extended cooking time, fitting lunch into your schedule between training sessions. Use this when you need substantial calories alongside high protein for muscle-building phases.
Ingredients
- •Ground Chicken(454g)
Usually near ground turkey in the meat section. Check fat % on label.
- •Bread Crumbs, Dry, Plain(80g)
- •Basil, Fresh(30g)
- •Garlic
- •Parmesan Cheese(80g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Paprika, Ground(5g)
- •½ teaspoon sea salt
- •¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Mustard powder(5g)
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Cheese, Pepper Jack
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(120g)
- •Basil, Fresh(240g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Garlic(60g)
- •Paprika, Ground(1g)
- •Avocado
- •1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(5g)
- •JalapeñO Pepper(227g)
- •Sugar, Granulated White(80g)
- •Vinegar, Apple Cider(30g)
- •1/3 cup water
- •Lemon(10g)
- •Bread, Hamburger Bun, White
- •Butter Lettuce (Boston/Bibb)
- •Tomato
Instructions
- 1Make the candied jalapeños. In a small pot, combine the jalapeños, sugar, vinegar, water, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook until the sugar has dissolved and the jalapeños have softened, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the jalapeños to a jar along with the liquid. Seal the jar.
- 2Make the Chicken Patties. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, basil, garlic, Parmesan, paprika, sea salt, pepper, and mustard powder. Mix well, then with wet hands, form 4 equal-sized patties (about ¾-inch thick).
- 3Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until golden browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip and top each patty with a slice of cheese. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes more.
- 4Meanwhile, make the Avocado Spread. In a small bowl, mash the avocado with these salt and lemon juice until smooth.
- 5Make the Basil Mayo. In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, basil, lemon juice, garlic and paprika.
- 6Spread the Basil Mayo on the inside of the top buns and spread the Avocado Spread on the inside of the bottom buns. Fill with the chicken patties, cheese-sides up, lettuce, candied jalapeños, and tomato.
Nutrition — Per Serving
738
calories
33g
protein
47g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 50g
- Saturated fat
- 10.8g
- Sodium
- 775 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.9g
4 servings per batch · ~368g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Burgers have per serving?
Each serving delivers 33g protein and 738 calories with 47g fat and 50g carbs. This is a higher-calorie burger option with substantial fat content, suited for days with greater caloric needs.
How long does Chicken Burgers take to prep?
Quick prep designation means this recipe batch-makes 4 servings on the stovetop efficiently, providing multiple ready-to-eat burgers for meal prep without extended prep time.
Is Chicken Burgers good for muscle gain?
At 33g protein and 738 calories per serving with balanced carbs, these burgers work for muscle gain phases on higher calorie days. The fat and carb content supports caloric surplus goals alongside protein requirements.
