Description
These Chicken Zucchini and Fresh Corn Burgers are a light, flavorful, and healthy twist on classic chicken patties. Combining tender ground chicken with grated zucchini and sweet fresh corn, they make a perfect summer meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with fresh ingredients. Ideal for grilling, stovetop cooking, or air frying, these burgers are versatile and delicious whether served on a bun or over a bed of greens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (or thawed frozen)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
For Cooking
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix ground chicken, grated zucchini (be sure to squeeze out excess moisture), fresh corn kernels, chopped green onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the patties tender.
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a burger patty, about 1/2-inch thick for even cooking.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil, allowing it to warm but not smoke.
- Cook Patties: Cook each patty for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring they are fully cooked and juicy.
- Rest the Burgers: Remove the patties from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes to redistribute the juices and improve texture.
- Serve: Serve the burgers on buns with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, and spicy mayo, or place them on a bed of fresh greens for a lighter option.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out all excess moisture from the grated zucchini to prevent soggy patties and help them hold together well.
- These patties can be cooked on a grill or air fryer as alternative methods to stovetop cooking.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in shredded cheese or serving with spicy mayonnaise or your favorite condiments.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and buns to keep this recipe gluten-free.
- Leftover patties can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger patty
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
