Dinner for 4

Buffalo Zucchini Chicken Burgers

Name: Buffalo Zucchini Chicken Burgers
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb 93% lean ground chicken -- do not use 99%; 1/2 cup shredded zucchini; 2 tbsp hot or medium buffalo sauce; 1/4 cup very finely diced yellow onion; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; freshly ground black pepper; 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese; 4 hamburger buns of choice; 4 tbsp buffalo sauce (optional); 1 large avocado; butterhead lettuce; sliced red onion

$9.74for 421 minServes 4

These chicken burgers combine zucchini, buffalo sauce, onion, and spices, then cook in a skillet with cheddar.

Buffalo Zucchini Chicken Burgers with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.15 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.25Typical price
	Onions, a little$1.29/lb typical	a little	$0.10Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Buns and rolls, 4$0.45 each typical	4	$1.80Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens, 0.5$2.49 each typical	0.5	$1.25Typical price
	Red onions, a little$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.74

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Relish, dressings, steak sauceDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

21 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.44 per serving$9.74 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb 93% lean ground chicken -- do not use 99%
1/2 cup shredded zucchini
2 tbsp hot or medium buffalo sauce
1/4 cup very finely diced yellow onion
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
4 hamburger buns of choice
4 tbsp buffalo sauce (optional)
1 large avocado
butterhead lettuce
sliced red onion

Steps

Squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini.
Mix chicken, zucchini, buffalo sauce, onion, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Shape the mixture into four patties.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a thin layer of oil.
Cook the patties for 5 minutes per side, until they reach 165 F.
Add cheddar during the final minute, then serve on toasted buns with avocado, lettuce, red onion, and more buffalo sauce.

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