Simple Spicy Salmon Burgers
Ingredients
- 3 2.5 oz packets salmon such as Starkist or Chicken of the Sea
- 3 whole eggs
- 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 cup chopped green scalllions
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp dried cilantro
- 1-2 TBSP sriracha sauce
- 1 TBSP avocado or olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 100% Whole Wheat buns for serving
- lettuce, tomato, avocado for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all dry ingredients and mix until blended.
- Add wet ingredients into the dry ingredients (eggs, olive oil) and stir.
- Stir until blended. Form into 6 patties and pan sear or grill for ~4 minutes per side.
- Serve with whole grain buns and lettuce, tomato, and avocado.
BBQ Pulled Chicken (Crockpot)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds organic chicken breasts
- 2/3 cup Stubb’s BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Make rub by combining brown sugar, chili powder, onion powder, salt and pepper
- Rub the seasoning mixture onto the trimmed chicken breasts and place into the crockpot
- Pour Stubb’s BBQ sauce over the chicken breasts (cover both sides of the breast)
- Add 1⁄2 cup water to the crockpot
- Cook on low for 6 hours
- Shred with a fork
Avocado Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 6 ounces plain triple zero greek yogurt (1 container)
- 2 cups chicken breast cooked and shredded (you can use rotisserie)
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup grapes chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
Instructions
- Chop and prepare walnuts, grapes, chicken, and celery and set aside
- In a large bowl, mix together greek yogurt and avocado until smooth
- Add chicken and stir
- Add in additional ingredients and seasonings and stir well
- Split into 4 servings
Chicken Kebabs with Tzatziki
Ingredients
Chicken Kebabs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. dried coriander
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 2 lbs. chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 3 zucchini sliced
- 1 red onion diced
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 medium cucumber peeled & seeded, chopped into small pieces
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. parsley chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh dill chopped
Instructions
- Prepare marinade by stirring together first 10 ingredients (through salt & pepper). Let chicken soak in marinade for 2 hours.
- Cut chicken into pieces for kebabs.
- Toss bell peppers, zucchini and red onion in 2 tablespoon olive oil.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread chicken pieces, peppers, zucchini and onions on the skewers.
- Cook skewers 7-9 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F in the center. Turn after about 4 minutes.
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce by placing chopped cucumber in a strainer and sprinkle with salt (lightly). Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Squeeze cucumbers in a paper towel to drain the excess water, and then place in food processor. Pulse to finely chop.
- Pour cucumbers into a large mixing bowl, add yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley and dill. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Whisk all ingredients.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce over kebabs and enjoy!
Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
- 3 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion finely diced
- 2 egg whites lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup parsley copped
- 1-2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, panko, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper and optional sun dried tomatoes.
- Form into 12 patties. This equates to approx. 12-4oz burgers. (We like to place our patties on wax paper and refrigerate prior to cooking to firm up the patties prior to grilling)
- Cook the patties in a medium-large size skillet over medium heat, or place on grill turning once, to an internal temperature of 180F.
- A note from the Chef: These also double as delicious homemade meatballs with your favorite red sauce!
