Lemon Chicken Zucchini Burgers Recipe

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?Lemon Chicken Zucchini Burgers is a healthy, flavorful recipe that is perfect for a summertime meal. The burgers are made with ground chicken, zucchini, lemon juice, and spices, and are grilled or baked until cooked through. They are served on a bun with your favorite toppings, and make a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional burgers.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time20 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time45 mins
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 1 medium zucchini
 1 egg
 ½ a lemon
 ½ tsp ( 2 mL) salt
 ¼ tsp ( 1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
 1 lb ( 500 g) lean ground chicken or turkey
 ¼ cup ( 50 mL) dry bread crumbs
 1 green onion, thinly sliced


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1. Oil grill and preheat barbecue. Grate 1 cup (250 mL) zucchini. Using your hands, squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Whisk egg with lemon peel, salt and pepper. Add zucchini, chicken, bread crumbs and green onion. Work with a wooden spoon or your hands until well mixed.

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2. Form into 4 burgers, each about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Place on grill and barbecue until well done, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Serve in warm rolls, nan or focaccia, topped with a dab of garlicky tzatziki dip or mayonnaise.

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Ingredients

 1 medium zucchini
 1 egg
 ½ a lemon
 ½ tsp ( 2 mL) salt
 ¼ tsp ( 1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
 1 lb ( 500 g) lean ground chicken or turkey
 ¼ cup ( 50 mL) dry bread crumbs
 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Directions

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1. Oil grill and preheat barbecue. Grate 1 cup (250 mL) zucchini. Using your hands, squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Whisk egg with lemon peel, salt and pepper. Add zucchini, chicken, bread crumbs and green onion. Work with a wooden spoon or your hands until well mixed.

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2. Form into 4 burgers, each about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Place on grill and barbecue until well done, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Serve in warm rolls, nan or focaccia, topped with a dab of garlicky tzatziki dip or mayonnaise.

Lemon Chicken Zucchini Burgers Recipe

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