Western · Keto
Zucchini-Bun Chicken Burger with Cherries
Pan-seared chicken-and-zucchini patties stacked like burger buns around whipped cream cheese, arugula, and a smear of fresh dark cherries. No bread, no flour — high-protein and dinner-party pretty.
Halal-friendly Medium
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 27 min
- Serves
- 2
8g Net carbs
42g Protein
28g Fat
480 Calories
Per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) Ground chicken (93/7)
- 1 cup packed (150g) Zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup (56g) Shredded mozzarella
- 1 Large egg
- 1/3 cup (75g) Whipped cream cheese
- 1 cup (30g) Arugula
- 6 (40g) Fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
Method
- Combine chicken, squeezed zucchini, mozzarella, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just uniform.
- Shape into 4 wide, flat patties about 1/2 inch thick — these are your top and bottom buns.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium. Cook patties 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal).
- Spread cream cheese on 2 patties (the bottoms). Top with arugula and cherry halves.
- Cap with the remaining 2 patties. Slice in half if needed and serve warm.
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