Dinner for 4
Sweet Potato Chicken Burgers
$8.50for 430 minServes 4
Grilled chicken burgers mix sweet potato, onion, garlic, cumin, barbecue sauce, and cheddar on toasted buns.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
 | BBQ sauce$0.12/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.27Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
 | Buns and rolls$0.45 each typical | 4 | $1.80Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.50 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersGrillSummer grillingFall
$2.13 per serving$8.50 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb 93% lean ground chicken -- do not use 99%
- 1 cup shredded raw sweet potato
- 2 tbsp low sugar bbq sauce of choice
- 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns of choice
- 4 tbsp low sugar bbq sauce of choice (optional)
- butterhead lettuce
- sliced red onion
Steps
- Heat a grill to medium, about 400 F.
- Mix chicken, sweet potato, barbecue sauce, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into four patties.
- Grill the patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until they reach 165 F.
- Top each patty with cheddar during the final minute.
- Toast the buns on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes, then add lettuce, red onion, and more barbecue sauce.
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