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    Chicken Burger With Balsamic Caramelized Onion Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Can't decide between having chicken or a burger? Have both when you purchase a few pounds of budget-friendly ground chicken. This chicken burger boasts loads of flavor, especially when topped with a pile of tender caramelized onions, sliced avocado, and creamy mayonnaise.

    Chicken Burger With Balsamic Caramelized Onion

    Great things take time, and the same is true for caramelizing onions. The tastiest caramelized onions require at least 30 minutes of low and slow heat.

    When the onions are caramelized, they will take on a rich brown color. Be sure to stir them while they're cooking in the pan to avoid burning the onions.

    If you want your burger to be wrapped up like a classic burger, wrap it in lettuce or serve on a portobello mushroom.  While the grill is hot, cut up a bunch of sweet potato wedges and toss on the grill. Serve with a cool salad!

    Chicken Burger With Balsamic Caramelized Onion Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb. ground chicken
    • ½ onion, minced
    • 2 tbsp. coconut aminos
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tbsp. dried thyme
    • 1 avocado, sliced
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Balsamic Caramelized Onions Ingredients

    • 3 large onions, sliced
    • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tbsp. coconut oil
    • Sea salt
    Chicken Burger With Balsamic Caramelized Onion Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Melt the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    2. Add the onions and season with salt.
    3. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, constantly stirring, making sure not to burn the onions.
    4. Add the balsamic vinegar, lower the heat, and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, stirring; remove from heat.
    5. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
    6. In a bowl, combine the chicken, onion, coconut aminos, garlic, thyme, and season.
    7. Form 6 to 8 burger patties with the chicken mixture.
    8. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side on the preheated grill.
    9. Serve the patties topped with caramelized onion, avocado slices, and your favorite condiments.

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    Chicken Burger With Balsamic Caramelized Onion Recipe

    Chicken Burger With Balsamic Caramelized Onion Recipe

    A chicken burger boasting loads of flavor and topped with a pile of tender caramelized onions and sliced avocado.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 553 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lb. ground chicken
    • ½ onion minced
    • 2 tbsp. coconut aminos
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 tbsp. dried thyme
    • 1 avocado sliced
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 3 large onions sliced
    • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tbsp. coconut oil
    • Sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Melt the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
      2 tbsp. coconut oil
    • Add the onions and season with salt.
      ½ onion, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, constantly stirring, making sure not to burn the onions.
    • Add the balsamic vinegar, lower the heat, and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, stirring; remove from heat.
      ½ cup balsamic vinegar
    • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
    • In a bowl, combine the chicken, onion, coconut aminos, garlic, thyme, and season.
      2 lb. ground chicken, 2 tbsp. coconut aminos, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. dried thyme, 3 large onions, Sea salt
    • Form 6 to 8 burger patties with the chicken mixture.
    • Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side on the preheated grill.
    • Serve the patties topped with caramelized onion, avocado slices, and your favorite condiments.
      1 avocado

    Nutrition

    Calories: 553kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 42gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 1640mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 216IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 7mg
    Keyword balsamic, burger, caramelized onion, chicken
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes

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