Keto Saffron Chicken Burger

The Keto Saffron Chicken Burger is a flavorful twist on traditional burgers, infused with aromatic Moroccan spices and the luxurious essence of saffron. It's a low-carb delight that combines tender chicken with a zesty garlic yogurt sauce, perfect for a healthy yet indulgent meal.

Ingredients

• Ground chicken - 300 grams
• Saffron threads - 0.1 grams
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Almond flour - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Greek yogurt - 100 grams
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large

Steps

1. Soak saffron threads in 1 tablespoon of warm water for about 10 minutes to release flavor.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, soaked saffron (including the water), garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, egg, and almond flour. Mix well until fully combined.
3. Form the mixture into 2 burger patties.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the burger patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
5. While the burgers are cooking, prepare the garlic yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped parsley in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
6. Once the burgers are cooked, remove from the skillet and let them rest for a minute.
7. Serve the chicken burgers on lettuce leaves topped with the garlic yogurt sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

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

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