Smoky Chicken Patty Bowl: the Perfect Weeknight Chicken Burger
This smoky chicken patty bowl brings bold smoky paprika flavor paired with juicy ground chicken and topped with fresh, colorful toppings—perfect for fast and delicious weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- 1 Skillet or grill pan For cooking patties
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Ground chicken 1 lb dark meat + 0.5 lb breast
- 1 cup Spinach coarsely chopped
- 1 Red pepper finely chopped
- ½ Medium yellow onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup Flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 1 handful Chives chopped, optional
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 2 to 3 teaspoons Kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil for skillet
- Romaine lettuce ribonned
- Red cabbage thinly sliced
- Marinated red onions
- Avocados sliced
- Pickles
- Cherry tomatoes
- Microgreens optional topping
- Dressing or Magic Elixir your choice of sauce
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix ground chicken, spinach, red pepper, onion, parsley, chives (optional), garlic, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Avoid overmixing.
- Form the mixture into 4 to 6 patties depending on size preference.
- Heat skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Cook patties 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked (165°F internally).
- While patties cook, prep the bowl base with rice, grains, or salad greens.
- Place one cooked patty on each bowl base.
- Top with romaine, red cabbage, marinated onions, avocado, pickles, tomatoes, and microgreens (if using).
- Drizzle with dressing or Magic Elixir. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Prep toppings and veggies ahead of time for a quicker dinner. Patties can be frozen raw or stored cooked for up to 3 days in the fridge.