Lemony Chicken Burgers

* Gluten Free * Healthy * Low Carb * Weeknight Winner *

I discovered these wonderfully tangy burgers a few decades ago, and they have been a family staple ever since … we often double or triple the recipe and munch on them all week! I am sure they’d be great on burger rolls, but I think they really shine when served with homemade Caesar salad. The lemon and garlic in the chicken brings out the flavors of the dressing – it’s like magic!

Lemony Chicken Burgers

Adapted from Suzanne Somers’ Eat, Cheat, and Melt the Fat Away

Serves 4 (6 if you serve them on a roll)        

1 pound ground chicken

½ large onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 egg, beaten

1 tbsp grated lemon zest

2 tbsp lemon juice

3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp ground caraway seed (optional – you can substitute dill, ground cumin seed or fennel seed)

1¾ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Peanut oil for frying

Lemon wedges, for garnish

Mix all the ingredients except peanut oil and lemon wedges in a bowl. Form the chicken mixture into 4-6 patties.

Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties for 5-6 minutes on each side, until crispy and golden brown. (Drain on a paper towel if desired.) Serve with lemon wedges.

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