Chermoula Chicken Burger

The Chermoula Chicken Burger features succulent ground chicken infused with aromatic Moroccan spices, served on a bed of fresh greens for a low-carb twist. This flavorful burger is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that transports your taste buds to North Africa.

Chermoula Chicken Burger
25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Moroccan
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Ground chicken - 300 grams
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
  • Paprika - 1 teaspoon
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Leafy greens (e.g., lettuce or spinach) - 100 grams
  • Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
  • Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  2. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
  3. Preheat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
  4. While the burgers are cooking, prepare the salad by placing leafy greens on a plate and topping with sliced tomato and red onion.
  5. Once the burgers are cooked, place each patty on the bed of greens and serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Carbs: 8 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in lean protein from the chicken, promoting muscle health.
  • Contains herbs and spices that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Tags

MoroccanLow CarbBurger