Name: Zesty Chicken Burger with Cucumber and Cilantro
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 sesame seed buns; 2 lettuce leaves; 2 cucumber slices; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

A refreshing chicken patty with a zesty twist, topped with crisp cucumber and fresh cilantro on a sesame seed bun.

Method

In a bowl, mix ground chicken with lemon zest, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until just combined.
Form the mixture into 2 equal patties.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
Toast the sesame seed buns briefly in a toaster or on the skillet.
Assemble the burger with lettuce, cucumber, cilantro, and mayonnaise on the bottom bun, then add the patty and top bun.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.