
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Burgers
Juicy, flavorful chicken burgers topped with marinara, melted cheese, and fresh basil for a comfort-food dinner that still fits your goals.
Made by Ascent's wellness team.
Makes 4 burgers.
High-protein, practical choices that support consistency.
Quick nutrition snapshot
- Fat
- 16g
- Carbs
- 8g
- Sugar
- 2g
- Protein
- 38g
- Calories
- 360
Ingredients
What you'll need
- 1 lb lean ground chicken (93–99% lean)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, reduced fat
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
- 1 large egg or 2 egg whites
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, sliced
- 4 keto-friendly buns
Directions
How to make it
- 1
Combine the chicken, Parmesan, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, seasonings, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix just until combined.
- 2
Form the mixture into 4 equal patties, making them slightly wider than the buns.
- 3
Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side, grill over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side, or air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- 4
Top each burger with marinara and mozzarella during the last minute of cooking and cover so the cheese melts.
- 5
Serve on keto buns with fresh basil and any extra low-carb toppings you love.
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