Texas Chicken Burgers

These were so easy and quick to make, and taste amazing! Next time we're making them on the grill, which will probably be even better!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 small zucchini, shredded
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1 tsp chili power
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• whole wheat hamburger buns
• lettuce & tomato (optional topping for burgers)

You'll need a medium batter bowl, a piece of wax paper or a plastic plate, and a large skillet (sprayed with non-stick cooking spray).

In medium bowl combine chicken, green onions, zucchini, carrot, and spices and blend until mixed.  I found mixing with my hands to be the best method.

On the wax paper or plate, shape mixture into 4 patties, pressing firmly so they won't fall apart.

Heat your prepared skillet over medium hight heat for a few minutes, then place patties in hot skillet, cover and cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cooke 5 minutes more.  Keep flipping until cooked through (either use a meat thermometer to make sure it's at least 165 degrees F, or cut into a patty to make sure it's not pink inside).

Serve with lettuce & tomato and or your choice of condiments...

Adapted slightly from cookingchanneltv.com

Nutritional Facts (not including bun or condiments):  204 cal, 11 g fat, 151 g sodium, 1 g fiber, 22.5 g protein.