Description
Savory chicken zucchini and fresh corn burgers blend summer’s best ingredients into a delightful patty. Packed with juicy chicken, garden-fresh zucchini, and sweet corn kernels, these burgers promise a delectable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground chicken
Vegetables:
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 ear fresh corn, kernels removed
Seasoning and Binding:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Salsa Ingredients:
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
- ⅓ medium seedless English cucumber, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk together sauce components in a compact vessel, then chill thoroughly to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Calibrate oven temperature to 425°F (220°C), ensuring precise heating environment for optimal cooking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, integrate ground chicken, grated zucchini, fresh corn kernels, minced herbs, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper, blending ingredients until uniformly distributed.
- Gently shape mixture into uniform patties, approximately 3.5 to 4 inches in diameter, maintaining consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, creating a golden sear on each burger patty for 2 minutes per side, developing rich caramelized exterior.
- Transfer beautifully seared patties onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then slide into preheated oven for 7-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While burgers roast, prepare vibrant relish by combining diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, minced red onion, lime juice, and a pinch of salt, stirring gently to preserve ingredient integrity.
- Warm flour tortillas or pita bread briefly, then nestle cooked chicken burgers inside, generously topping with prepared relish and accompanying with your preferred side dishes like herbed rice, roasted potatoes, or light pasta salad.
Notes
- Refrigerate the sauce mix in advance to enhance flavor melding and allow ingredients to blend smoothly.
- Patties can be prepared earlier in the day and kept chilled, which helps them hold together during cooking.
- Fresh corn kernels provide sweet bursts of texture that complement the tender chicken and zucchini perfectly.
- Homemade tortillas elevate the burger experience, creating a rustic and personalized meal for family and friends.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to two days, making this recipe great for meal prep and quick lunches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg