Spicy Chicken Burger

This Spicy Chicken Burger combines juicy, seasoned chicken with a zesty tahini sauce, all nestled in a whole grain bun for a healthy twist. Each bite offers a delightful balance of flavors, making it a perfect meal for spice lovers.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Cayenne pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Whole grain burger buns - 2
• Lettuce leaves - 2
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Cucumber - 1 small, sliced
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to create a marinade.
2. Cut the chicken breast into burger-sized patties and coat them well with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, water, and chopped parsley in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
5. While the chicken is cooking, toast the whole grain burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
6. Assemble the burgers by placing lettuce, the cooked chicken patty, tomato slices, cucumber slices, and a generous drizzle of tahini sauce on the bottom half of the bun. Top with the other half of the bun.
7. Serve immediately with your favorite side, such as a salad or sweet potato fries.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 560 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from olive oil and tahini, promoting heart health.

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