Description
These Spinach Avocado Chicken Burgers are a wholesome, nutrient-dense option perfect for Whole30, Paleo, and AIP diets. Featuring tender ground chicken mixed with fresh spinach, cilantro, and creamy avocado, these burgers are enhanced with homemade avocado mayo for a flavorful, healthy meal. Grilled to juicy perfection and served in butter lettuce cups, they offer a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional burgers.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Mayo
- 2 medium avocados
- 4 tbsp avocado oil
- Juice of one lime
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
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 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)
To Serve
- Butter lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Avocado Mayo: Combine 2 medium avocados, 4 tablespoons avocado oil, juice of one lime, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (omit for AIP) in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth, then set aside.
- Heat Grill or Grill Pan: Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. If using a grill pan, add avocado oil to coat the surface to prevent sticking.
- Mix Burger Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground chicken with 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons coconut flour (optional binder), 1 tablespoon avocado oil, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (omit for AIP), and juice of one lime. Mix thoroughly.
- Fold in Avocado Chunks: Gently fold in 1 small diced avocado (or half a large avocado cut into chunks), taking care not to mash the avocado to maintain texture in the burgers.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 4-5 evenly sized burger patties, ensuring avocado pieces are well distributed without overhandling the meat.
- Grill Burgers: Place the patties on the grill or grill pan. Cook for about 5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the burgers are cooked through with a nice char.
- Assemble and Serve: Optionally, top cooked burgers with the homemade avocado mayo. Serve the burgers in butter lettuce leaves as a bun substitute, or enjoy them on their own for a low-carb meal.
Notes
- Omitting black pepper in both the mayo and burger mix makes the recipe compliant with Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) guidelines.
- Coconut flour acts as a binder to help hold the burgers together but can be omitted if you prefer a looser texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure burgers are cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Butter lettuce leaves make a great low-carb, gluten-free alternative to traditional burger buns.
- If grilling on an outdoor grill, brush burgers and grill grates with avocado oil to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Spinach Avocado Chicken Burgers, Paleo, Whole30, AIP, Gluten-Free Chicken Burgers, Healthy Burgers, Low-Carb Burger, Avocado Mayo
