Recipe: Chicken and Zucchini Burgers

Servings: 5

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground chicken
• 1 small zucchini, shredded
• 1 small yellow squash, shredded
• ½ cup sweet onion, diced
• 1 egg
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/8 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp salt
• Optional: 4-5 slices of white cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. After shredding the zucchini and squash, use your hands to squeeze any moisture from the vegetables.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, zucchini, squash, onions, bread crumbs, egg, cayenne pepper and salt. Using your hands, carefully creating 5 chicken patties.

3. Add 1 tbsp. of olive oil to large cast-iron skillet or frying pan, allow the pan to get hot. Sear the chicken patties about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.

4. Transfer the chicken patties to a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Add a slice of cheese if desired and bake for 2 minutes longer.

5. Serve on your favorite burger buns with the toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Information per patty not including the cheese or bun - Calories 207, Total Fat 2.6g (Sat. Fat 0.5g), Cholesterol 103mg, Sodium 188mg, Potassium 123mg, Total Carbohydrates 12.5g, Fiber 1g, Protein 23g