- 0:20 Prep
- 0:12 Cook
- 6 Servings
- Capable cooks
Create a healthier version of traditional burgers with chicken mince patties wrapped in tortillas.
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast, minced (see note)
- 2 eggwhites
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2/3 cup coriander leaves, chopped
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup mild tomato salsa, to serve
Method
- Step 1Combine chicken mince, eggwhites, paprika, cumin, garlic, onions, 1/2 cup coriander leaves and pinch salt in a bowl. Mix well. Using 1/3 cup per burger, shape mixture into six 7cm patties.
- Step 2Preheat barbecue plate or non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Spray both sides patties with oil. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes each side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm.
- Step 3Spray both sides tortillas with oil. Barbecue for 1 minute each side or until warmed. Divide among plates. Top each with 1 patty, lettuce, tomato, remaining coriander and 1 tablespoon salsa. Fold over half the tortilla and secure with toothpick. Serve.
- High protein
- Low carb
- Low fat
- Low kilojoule
- Low sodium
- Lower gi
Nutrition
674 kj
Energy
2.6g
Fat Total
0.7g
Saturated Fat
2.7g
Fibre
21.7g
Protein
58mg
Cholesterol
176mg
Sodium
11g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Place 500g chopped chicken breast fillets into food processor. Process until minced.
- Author: Teresa Cutter
- Image credit: Mark O'Meara
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
