Spinach Avocado Chicken Burgers (Whole30, Paleo, AIP)
These paleo spinach avocado chicken burgers are the ultimate healthy burger. They’re packed with healthy fats, protein, and even hidden veggies. Make them on a weeknight, or serve them at a backyard cookout. They’re paleo, Whole30, and AIP!
Whether you’re on a Whole30, eating paleo, or are just living a healthier lifestyle, chicken is always such a great go-to protein. It’s easy to source, it’s filling, and it’s fairly easy to make. The only problem is that it can get a little bit boring… especially if you’re just having plain chicken breast. I’ve wasted way too many years of my life eating boneless skinless chicken breast only seasoned with salt and pepper to settle for boring chicken anymore! That’s why I’m loving these Whole30 Spinach Avocado Chicken Burgers!
These chicken burgers are perfect for when you’re craving something other than a beef burger and want some more flavor than just straight up chicken breast. These taste great on their own, or you can make a yummy avocado mayo to up the avocado factor. Because, who doesn’t need more avocado, right? The avocado mayo is totally optional, but it’s super easy to make with ingredients that you’ll already have on hand to make these burgers.
spinach avocado chicken burgers (whole30, paleo, aip)
Prep Time: 5 Cook Time: 10 Total Time: 15 minutes Yield: 4-5 burgers 1x
DESCRIPTION
These paleo spinach avocado chicken burgers are the ultimate healthy burger. They’re packed with healthy fats, protein, and even hidden veggies. Make them on a weeknight, or serve them at a backyard cookout. They’re paleo, Whole30, and AIP!
INGREDIENTS
For the chicken burgers
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup spinach, finely chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
2 tbsp coconut flour (optional- acts as a binder)
1 tbsp avocado oil (plus more if you’re frying or grilling)
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
Juice of one lime
1 small avocado (or half a large avocado), diced into chunks
Butter lettuce leaves (optional)
For the avocado mayo (optional)
2 medium avocados
4 tbsp avocado oil
Juice of one lime
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
INSTRUCTIONS
For the avocado mayo, combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Set aside.
Prepare either a grill or a grill pan and set to high heat. Add avocado oil to the grill pan if using.
Mix the ground chicken with the seasonings, spinach, coconut flour, lime juice, and avocado oil until well combined.
Very gently fold in the avocado slices, being careful to not smash them.
Form the chicken into 4-5 burgers, spacing out the avocado to make sure it’s evenly dispersed.
Grill the burgers on the grill surface (using extra avocado oil if frying in a pan) for about 5 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.
Top with optional avocado mayo and serve in lettuce cups like a bun, or enjoy the burgers on their own.