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grilled tandoori chicken burgers on naan bread on a wooden cutting board next to a jar of mint yogurt sauce
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Grilled Tandoori Chicken Burgers

Grilled tandoori chicken burgers are a leaner, lower carb alternative to traditional burgers. Ground chicken breast gets a bold blend of seasoning before being shaped into patties, grilled, and served on naan with a creamy yogurt mint sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Grilled, Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: American, Asian, Indian
Servings: 6
Calories: 276kcal

Ingredients

For The Burgers

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken breast
  • 4 green onions sliced thinly
  • 3 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 slices Naan bread halved
  • 1/2 cucumber thinly sliced
  • cilantro leaves
  • red onion thinly sliced

For The Mint Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 heaping cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Put the chicken, green onions, and all of the spices in a bowl and mix well. Form into 4 patties.
  • Mix the yogurt sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Cook the Tandoori Chicken Burgers on a preheated grill over medium-medium high heat, roughly 3 minutes per side. Throw the Naan bread on the grill during the last few minutes, flipping once, to warm through.
  • Top the cooked burgers with a few sliced cucumbers, red onion, and a generous handful of cilantro.
  • Either add a healthy dollop of yogurt sauce to the top or spread it onto the insides of the naan bread.

Notes

  • Don't overmix the chicken burger mixture or it will get sort of tough.
  • For more zing, add more cayenne. For less, omit the cayenne.
  • The burgers are done when they reach 165 degrees in the middle of the patty. You can check this with a meat thermometer.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg