Chicken Zucchini Corn Burgers (Print)

Juicy chicken patties with zucchini and corn come together quickly for a light, satisfying meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Burger Patties

01 - 450 g ground chicken
02 - 1 medium zucchini, grated and excess moisture squeezed out
03 - 80 g fresh corn kernels or thawed frozen corn
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
07 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 60 g breadcrumbs or almond flour for gluten-free option
11 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking

→ For Serving (Optional)

13 - Burger buns or large lettuce leaves
14 - Sliced avocado or tomatoes
15 - Tzatziki sauce or Greek yogurt
16 - Crumbled feta cheese

# Steps:

01 - Grate the zucchini and thoroughly squeeze out liquid using a clean kitchen towel. If using fresh corn, cut kernels from the cob; if using frozen, thaw and drain well.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend ground chicken, grated zucchini, corn, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, breadcrumbs or almond flour, and egg. Mix gently until ingredients are evenly incorporated.
03 - Form the mixture into 4 large patties or 6–8 smaller ones. For best results, set patties onto a plate and refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each patty for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and thoroughly cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 75°C.
05 - Alternatively, preheat grill to medium-high, brush grates with oil, and grill patties 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
06 - Serve patties on buns or lettuce leaves, and garnish with avocado, tomato, tzatziki or Greek yogurt, and crumbled feta as desired.

# Notes:

01 - Removing excess moisture from zucchini is essential for optimal texture and prevents soggy patties.
02 - Chilling patties before cooking helps maintain their shape and improves final consistency.
03 - Always check patties for an internal temperature of at least 75°C for safe consumption.

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