Saturday, June 20, 2009

Heart Smart Chicken Burgers

Ingredients
  • 4 oz (125 g) lean ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh coriander
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) sodium reduced soy sauce
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) minced fresh ginger
  • Pinch pepper

Directions

  1. In bowl, combine chicken, garlic, coriander, soy sauce, ginger and pepper. Using hands, mix well and shape into 2 patties.
  2. Heat large nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium high heat and cook patties, turning once for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
  3. Serve with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers if desired.

Grilling Option: Place on greased grill and grill over medium high heat for about 10 minutes, turning once or until no longer pink inside.

Makes 1 serving

Nutrition information per serving

  • Calories: 188
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Fat: 8 g
    • Saturated fat: 2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 3 g
  • Fibre: 0 g
    • Cholesterol: 77 g
  • Sodium: 563 mg
  • Potassium: 273 mg