Paleo Spicy Chicken Burger

Get ready to spice up your paleo meal plan with this irresistibly flavorful Paleo Spicy Chicken Burger! This recipe combines lean ground chicken with a bold blend of spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper for a smoky, spicy kick. Held together with almond flour and egg, these tender patties are cooked to juicy perfection in coconut oil. Instead of traditional buns, crisp romaine lettuce leaves cradle the burger, providing a refreshing crunch and keeping it gluten-free and low-carb. Topped with creamy avocado, fresh tomato, and zesty red onion, every bite bursts with vibrant, wholesome flavors. Quick to prepare and ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for satisfying your cravings while sticking to your paleo lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp sea salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (for cooking)
• 8 large leaves romaine lettuce leaves
• 1 large avocado
• 0.5 small red onion
• 1 medium tomato

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, egg, and almond flour. Mix gently with your hands until well combined. Do not overmix to keep the burgers tender.

Step 2

Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add the coconut oil. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken patties in the skillet.

Step 4

Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Avoid pressing down on the patties to keep them juicy.

Step 5

While the chicken is cooking, prepare your toppings. Slice the avocado, red onion, and tomato thinly.

Step 6

Once the chicken patties are fully cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes on a plate.

Step 7

To assemble the burgers, use two large romaine lettuce leaves per burger as 'buns.' Place a cooked chicken patty on one lettuce leaf, then top with avocado slices, red onion, and tomato. Cover with a second lettuce leaf.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Paleo Spicy Chicken Burger!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1006.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1370.2

Total Fat 94.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 604.3mg	0%
Sodium 2779.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 15.8g
Protein 106.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 236.4mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 4192.9mg	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: 58.2%

Protein: 29.2%

Carbs: 12.6%