Whole Grain Healthy Chicken Burger

Name: Whole Grain Healthy Chicken Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 whole grain burger buns; 300 g ground chicken breast; 1 egg; 1 tbsp oats; 1 garlic clove (grated); 1 small onion (grated); 2 slices tomato; 2 lettuce leaves; 2 slices pickled cucumber; 1 tsp yogurt sauce; Salt, black pepper, cumin

A delicious, filling, and healthy burger alternative.

Total: 25 min
Servings: 2 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Calories · per serving: 350 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

Updated: October 16, 2025

In short

Whole Grain Healthy Chicken Burger contains 350 calories per serving: 28 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat. It takes 25 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

This healthy chicken burger recipe is a more nutritious version of the classic hamburger. Made with whole grain bread, grilled chicken patty, and fresh vegetables, it’s high in protein, low in fat, and rich in fiber.

Method

1
Mix ground chicken with egg, oats, onion, and garlic.
2
Add salt, pepper, and cumin, and shape into patties.
3
Cook on grill or pan until both sides are done.
4
Cut whole grain buns in half and lightly toast.
5
Place lettuce, tomato, pickles, and patty inside.
6
Top with yogurt sauce and serve warm.

Tips

Add chopped parsley to the patty mix for extra flavor.

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