Whole30 Chicken Cheese Burger

Dive into a guilt-free, flavor-packed meal with this Whole30 Chicken Cheese Burger—a nourishing twist on a classic favorite! Made with lean ground chicken, almond flour, and a hint of coconut aminos, these juicy patties are seared to golden perfection. The creamy, dairy-free cashew “cheese” sauce, blended with nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and garlic, adds an indulgent, savory touch while keeping it fully Whole30-approved. Wrapped in crisp romaine lettuce leaves and topped with fresh slices of tomato and creamy avocado, this gluten-free and paleo-friendly burger is as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfect for your next quick dinner, it’s ready in just 35 minutes and is sure to satisfy while keeping you on track!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 0.25 cup almond flour
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove
• 0.5 cup water
• 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
• 1 large tomato
• 1 large avocado

Directions

Step 1

Begin by soaking the raw cashews for the cheese sauce. Place the cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water for at least 20 minutes.

Step 2

While the cashews are soaking, prepare your chicken burger mix. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, almond flour, onion powder, garlic powder, coconut aminos, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Form the chicken mixture into four equal patties, setting them aside on a plate.

Step 4

For the cheese sauce, drain the soaked cashews and place them in a blender. Add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic clove, and water. Blend until you have a smooth, creamy sauce. Set aside.

Step 5

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add the avocado oil.

Step 6

Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken patties. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and golden on both sides.

Step 7

While the burgers are cooking, prepare the toppings. Slice the tomato and avocado.

Step 8

To assemble, use large romaine lettuce leaves as your 'bun'. Place a chicken patty on a lettuce leaf, top with a generous spoonful of cashew cheese sauce, slices of tomato, and avocado. Cover with another lettuce leaf.

Step 9

Serve these delicious Whole30 Chicken Cheese Burgers immediately and enjoy a savory, satisfying meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1319.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2220.4

Total Fat 162.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 604.3mg	0%
Sodium 4825.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.8g	0%
Total Sugars 28.8g
Protein 132.0g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 303.5mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 4990.6mg	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: 62.1%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 15.5%