Keto Szechuan Chicken Burger

The Keto Szechuan Chicken Burger is a delicious fusion dish that combines spicy Szechuan flavors with a juicy chicken patty, all while keeping it low-carb. This burger is served without a bun, wrapped in crisp lettuce, making it a perfect guilt-free indulgence.

Ingredients

• Ground chicken - 300 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon, crushed
• Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Egg - 1, beaten
• Almond flour - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Butter or coconut oil - 1 tablespoon (for frying)
• Lettuce leaves (for wrapping) - 4 large
• Sliced cucumber - 100 grams
• Sriracha sauce - for serving (optional)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced garlic, grated ginger, crushed Szechuan peppercorns, soy sauce, sesame oil, chopped green onions, beaten egg, almond flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Form the mixture into two equal patties.
3. Heat butter or coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken patties and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
4. While the patties are cooking, prepare your lettuce wraps by rinsing and drying the lettuce leaves, and slicing the cucumber.
5. Once the patties are done, assemble the burgers by placing each patty on a lettuce leaf, topping it with sliced cucumber, and adding a drizzle of Sriracha sauce if desired.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your Keto Szechuan Chicken Burger!

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.

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