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Grilled Chicken Burgers with Avocado Slaw & Spicy Yogurt Sauce

These flavourful grilled chicken burgers are topped with zesty avocado slaw and a creamy spicy yogurt sauce, making them a satisfying and well-balanced option for any meal. With a combination of high-protein and diabetic-friendly ingredients, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners or summer grilling.
Servings: 2
Calories: 383.8kcal
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken Patties:

  • 8 oz chicken ground
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp black pepper ground

Avocado Slaw:

  • ½ cup cabbage green, shredded
  • ¼ cup avocado ripe, mashed
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Spicy Yogurt Sauce:

  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • ½ tsp lime zest
  • ½ tsp garlic minced

To Assemble:

  • 2 buns small whole-grain or low-carb
  • ½ cup arugula
  • 2 slices red onion

Equipment

  • mixing bowls 2–3
  • Grill or grill pan

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix ground chicken, egg, onion, garlic powder, paprika, Dijon, and pepper. Form into 2 equal patties.
    8 oz chicken, 1 egg, 2 tbsp red onion, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with oil. Grill patties for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (75°C).
  • In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, mashed avocado, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
    ½ cup cabbage, ¼ cup avocado, 2 tsp lime juice, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch pepper
  • In a small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, hot sauce, lime zest, and garlic.
    ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp sriracha, ½ tsp lime zest, ½ tsp garlic
  • Toast buns if desired. Spread spicy yogurt sauce on the bottom half. Layer greens, grilled chicken, avocado slaw, and red onion slices. Add the top bun.
    2 buns, ½ cup arugula, 2 slices red onion

Cooking Tips

  • Use lean ground chicken: Look for 90–95% lean to keep burgers juicy without excess fat.
  • Don’t overmix the patties: Mix just until combined to avoid dense burgers.
  • Toast buns lightly: Toasting prevents sogginess when layering with slaw and sauce.
  • Make slaw just before assembling: Prevents oxidation of avocado and keeps texture fresh.
  • Double the sauce: It makes a great dip or topping for grilled veggies or sweet potato fries.
  • Make it bun-free: Serve burger patties on lettuce wraps or salad for a low-carb option.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chicken Burgers with Avocado Slaw & Spicy Yogurt Sauce
Serving Size
 
1 burger
Amount per Serving
Calories
383.8
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17.1
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.4
g
28
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Cholesterol
 
180.6
mg
60
%
Sodium
 
422.4
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
953
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
 
28.7
g
10
%
Fiber
 
4.5
g
19
%
Sugar
 
5.8
g
6
%
Protein
 
31
g
62
%
Vitamin C
 
14.2
mg
17
%
Vitamin D
 
0.4
µg
3
%
Calcium
 
120
mg
12
%
Iron
 
3.7
mg
21
%
Magnesium
 
65.8
mg
16
%
Zinc
 
2.9
mg
19
%
Folic Acid
 
38.7
µg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.