Cajun Chicken & Chickpea Burgers Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken & Chickpea Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup chickpeas, drained and mashed (garbanzo beans); 1 beaten egg; 2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs; 1 ½ teaspoons cajun seasoning; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 lb ground chicken; 4 kaiser rolls or 4 hamburger buns, split; lettuce leaf (optional); tomatoes, slices (optional); chili sauce, taco sauce (optional) or catsup (optional)

Servings: persons

1
In a medium mixing bowl combine mashed chickpeas, egg, bread crumbs, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
2
Add ground chicken and mix well.
3
Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
4
Preheat oven broiler.
5
Place patties on an ungreased, unheated rack of a broiler pan.
6
Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat for 6 minutes.
7
Turn patties; broil 6 to 8 minutes more or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in side of patty registers 165 degrees F. Toast rolls under broiler, if desired.
8
Serve patties in buns with lettuce leaves and tomato slices, if desired and serve with chili sauce, taco sauce, or catsup.

436

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup chickpeas, drained and mashed (garbanzo beans), 1 beaten egg, 2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs, 1 ½ teaspoons cajun seasoning, and more.

Yes, Cajun Chicken & Chickpea Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cajun Chicken & Chickpea Burgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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