Healthy & Delicious: Chicken Pecan Bulgur Burgers Recipe

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   In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Saute 1 cup chopped onion until it begins soften and brown, about 5 minutes. Kill heat. Remove onions to plate and cool completely. Wipe out pan with paper towel.

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   In medium bowl combine bulgur wheat with 3 cups cold water. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes. Drain thoroughly and squeeze out excess liquid. Place bulgur back in medium bowl.

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   Place chicken in food processor. Pulse a few times until roughly ground. Remove to a plate and clean processor bowl.

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   Place remaining 1/2 cup onion and parsley in food processor. Pulse until chopped fine. Add chicken, salt, pepper, paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne. Pulse until thoroughly combined. Add 3 tablespoons cold water. Pulse to combine.

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   Add chicken mixture to bulgur bowl. Then, add cooked onions and pecans. Mix thoroughly using your hands. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

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   Shape mixture into 8 patties, each 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick.

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   Heat 1 or 2 tablespoons olive oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through. Serve on whole wheat buns with cilantro sauce or honey mustard.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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