Low Fat Crispy Chicken Burger

Satisfy your cravings guilt-free with this Low Fat Crispy Chicken Burger, a wholesome twist on a fast-food classic. Tender, juicy chicken cutlets are marinated in buttermilk for ultimate flavor and coated in a seasoned whole wheat breadcrumb mixture before being oven-baked to crispy perfection—no deep-frying needed! Served on toasted whole wheat buns and layered with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato slices, and a dollop of low-fat mayonnaise, this burger offers a delicious balance of taste and health. Ideal for a quick weeknight meal, this recipe is ready in under an hour and packed with better-for-you ingredients. Indulge in a flavorful and satisfying burger without the guilt!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 240 ml Buttermilk
• 120 grams Whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Cooking spray
• 4 pieces Burger buns, whole wheat
• 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 1 piece Tomato, large and sliced
• 4 tablespoons Low-fat mayonnaise

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Step 2

Cut each breast into two even pieces to make a total of four cutlets.

Step 3

In a shallow dish, pour the buttermilk and submerge the chicken cutlets. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 5

In another shallow dish, combine whole wheat breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off, then coat each cutlet with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

Step 7

Place the coated chicken cutlets on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray to enhance crispiness.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy and golden brown.

Step 9

Lightly toast the whole wheat burger buns in a toaster or under an oven broiler.

Step 10

To assemble the burgers, spread 1 tablespoon of low-fat mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun.

Step 11

Place a crispy chicken cutlet on top of each prepared bun half, followed by a lettuce leaf and a slice or two of tomato.

Step 12

Complete by placing the top half of the bun over the tomato. Serve immediately and enjoy your low fat crispy chicken burger.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1279.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1941.7

Total Fat 49.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 333.0mg	0%
Sodium 5173.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.2g	0%
Total Sugars 39.5g
Protein 159.1g	0%

Vitamin D 132.2IU	0%
Calcium 696.2mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 2509.6mg	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: 22.9%

Protein: 32.7%

Carbs: 44.3%