Lemon Chicken Burgers With Caramelized Onion Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken Burgers With Caramelized Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 1 None egg, lightly beaten; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus additional leaves, to garnish; 1 None lemon, peel finely grated and lemon juiced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 None red onions, thinly sliced; 1 tsp sugar; 1 None avocado, mashed; 1/2 cup Greek-style yoghurt; 1 cup mixed salad greens; 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced into ribbons; 2 None tomatoes, thinly sliced; 4 None soft bread rolls, halved, lightly toasted

Servings: persons

1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 None egg, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus additional leaves, to garnish
1 None lemon, peel finely grated and lemon juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 None red onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp sugar
1 None avocado, mashed
1/2 cup Greek-style yoghurt
1 cup mixed salad greens
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced into ribbons
2 None tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 None soft bread rolls, halved, lightly toasted

1
Combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, cilantro and lemon peel in large bowl. Season. Using wet hands, shape into 4 patties and place on a tray.
2
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook burgers for 4-5 mins each side, until browned and cooked through. Cover and keep warm.
3
Heat remaining 3 tbsp oil in same skillet on medium-low heat. Cook 3/4 of the red onion for 5-8 mins, adding sugar halfway through, stirring, until soft and brown.
4
Meanwhile, combine avocado, yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl.
5
Stack salad greens, most of the caramelized onion, burgers, cucumber and tomato on roll bottoms. Drizzle over avocado mixture. Top with raw onion, additional cilantro and remaining caramelized onion. Season with pepper.

454

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground chicken, 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs, 1 None egg, lightly beaten, 1 clove garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken Burgers With Caramelized Onion 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!

Lemon Chicken Burgers With Caramelized Onion

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Variations & substitutions

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