Whole30 Spicy Chicken Burger

Elevate your burger game with this Whole30 Spicy Chicken Burger recipe, a fiery and flavor-packed dish that's both healthy and satisfying. Made with juicy ground chicken, almond flour for a grain-free binder, and a bold blend of spices like paprika and cayenne pepper, these burgers deliver a perfect balance of heat and savoriness. Paired with crisp lettuce leaves as a bun alternative, creamy avocado slices, and crunchy red onions, this burger is a low-carb, gluten-free masterpiece. Cooked in heart-healthy avocado oil and customizable with your favorite Whole30-compliant hot sauce, it's a quick and easy meal ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or a satisfying meal prep option. Serve these lettuce-wrapped burgers with a side of roasted veggies or sweet potato fries for a wholesome, Whole30-approved dinner that's as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 0.25 cup almond flour
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
• 4 butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves
• 1 sliced avocado
• 4 red onion slices
• 2 teaspoons Whole30-compliant hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, almond flour, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 2

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, ensuring the patties are even in thickness for consistent cooking.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the avocado oil or olive oil.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken patties into the skillet. Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the patties are golden brown and fully cooked.

Step 5

While the patties are cooking, wash and pat dry the lettuce leaves, and prepare the avocado slices and red onion slices for topping.

Step 6

Once the patties are done, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

To assemble the burgers, place a lettuce leaf on a plate, add a cooked chicken patty, then top with sliced avocado, red onion, and hot sauce if desired. Finish by adding another lettuce leaf to serve as the 'bun.'

Step 8

Repeat for the remaining patties and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(810.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1234.6

Total Fat 87.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 580.7mg	0%
Sodium 1666.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 4.6g
Protein 105.0g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 252.3mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 3273.2mg	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: 60.7%

Protein: 32.2%

Carbs: 7.1%