High Protein Grilled Chicken Burger

Elevate your burger game with this High Protein Grilled Chicken Burger—a wholesome, flavor-packed meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or weekend cookout. Featuring tender, marinated chicken breasts grilled to smoky perfection and topped with melted cheddar cheese, this burger is the ultimate blend of health and indulgence. Nestled in lightly toasted whole wheat buns and layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and sweet red onion, it’s finished with a zesty combination of light mayonnaise and mustard for added tang. Loaded with protein and bursting with bold seasonings like paprika, garlic, and oregano, this easy, 30-minute recipe ensures you don’t have to compromise on nutrition or flavor. Whether you're looking for a post-workout meal or a family-friendly feast, this burger delivers on satisfaction every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pieces whole wheat burger buns
• 2 slices sliced cheddar cheese
• 2 pieces lettuce leaves
• 4 slices sliced tomato
• 2 slices sliced red onion
• 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons mustard

Directions

Step 1

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make a marinade.

Step 3

Coat the chicken breasts with this marinade, ensuring an even layer on all sides. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 5

Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill. Grill each side for about 6-7 minutes or until fully cooked and juices run clear.

Step 6

During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each chicken breast and close the grill lid to allow the cheese to melt.

Step 7

Lightly toast the whole wheat burger buns on the grill.

Step 8

Assemble the burger by spreading light mayonnaise and mustard on the inside of each toasted bun.

Step 9

Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a grilled chicken breast with melted cheese, two tomato slices, and one red onion slice.

Step 10

Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(745.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1496.9

Total Fat 70.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 350.6mg	0%
Sodium 2718.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.7g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 138.6g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 711.6mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 1470.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 37.5%

Carbs: 19.6%