Chicken Burger

Ingredients

• ¼ small bell pepper
• ¼ small red onion
• 1 pound lean ground chicken, turkey, or beef
• 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 1½ teaspoons onion powder
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon canola oil
• ¼ cup water

Materials

• Cutting board
• Food thermometer
• Large skillet with lid
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Medium bowl
• Sharp knife

Instructions

1. Rinse and finely chop bell pepper and onion.
2. In a medium bowl, combine bell pepper, onion, ground meat, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Divide mixture into 4 pieces. Form pieces into patties about 4 inches across.
4. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add burgers. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Add water to the pan. Cover and cook until the burgers reach 165ºF, about 10 minutes more.

Chef’s Notes

• Serve on whole wheat buns with lettuce, tomato and onion. Or, pair with a tossed salad and Sweet Potato Fries.
• Cut leftover bell pepper into strips and add to a tossed salad, or enjoy with a healthy dip. Or, use in another recipe like Barley Jambalaya, Hearty Egg Burritos, or The Works Pizza.