Many times I’ll experiment a bit with a recipe and while I may like the final product, I won’t think it’s “blogworthy” enough to actually jot down and share.
Well, tonight’s dinner was definitely blogworthy, especially if you’re on the lookout for healthy burgers with a punch of barbeque flavor.
BBQ Chicken Burgers
- Serves: Four
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken (beef or turkey will also work)
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon stone ground mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Gold nuggets (garlic salt will also work)
Directions:
- Heat grill to a medium high heat
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl until everything is fully mixed
- Shape the meat into four burger patties
- Place patties on grill, closing the top
- Allow to cook for approximately 5 minutes before flipping the burgers and allowing them to finish cooking, approximately 5 more minutes
- Remove burgers from grill and place in a bun, topping them with desired condiments, cheese or vegetables
These burgers were full of flavor without being overwhelming. I think that the spices and BBQ sauce included in the chicken burgers would be great in turkey or beef burgers as well.
We ate our burgers with a side of summer squash and roasted kale.
Clearly I was picking at the veggies on my plate while the burgers were cooking, as demonstrated by the sorry-looking portion in the above picture. It’s hard to wait!
After dinner, it was time to tackle assembling our new bed.
An hour later, we have a brand new bed to sleep in… but more importantly our relationship survived another furniture assembly project.
Our air mattress will serve as the interim mattress until we find a king size mattress we love. Fancy, no?
The bed is the very first piece of furniture we have in our master bedroom (clearly) and I’m hoping the rest of it comes together within the next month or two. I don’t want to rush decorating, but I’m anxious for a comfortable space that Ryan and I look forward to going to at the end of the day.
All in good time! 
The burgers and the new bed are looking great!
Sweet and Savvy
Yay! I am always looking for a new burger recipe. My twins gobble them up – its awesome to have a meal that everyone will eat for dinner! Thank you, I’ll try these this weekend.
Gia
ooh twins! that’s a tough audience! i hope they go over well.
peanutbutterfingers
That bed is gorgeous!
Hilary
A. Those burgers look amazing! What type of cheese would you recommend with them?
B. Your bed is soooo classy! I can’t wait to see the comforter on it!
C. Have you ever made kale chips? I’ve heard they’re amazing!!
Anna @ Food Fitness Frolicking
yes! i like kale chips a lot!
as for cheese, i think muenster cheese would be perfect! or a sharp cheddar.
peanutbutterfingers
We love chicken burgers. Pesto and a little sauce, add feta and cranberries…so good
Tami
Those burgers look so juicy and delicious. I love putting BBQ sauce in the mix!
My bed is the best furniture investment I’ve ever made. Hope you guys enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!
Hillary
I will definitely be trying this burger recipe — maybe next week!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake
I love the studs around the side of the headboard. So luxe and classy but fun!
Faith @ For the Health of It
Gorgeous bed! And those burgers look delish…if you like cheese on your burgers try adding a tsp-tbsp size amount of cheese in the middle of your burger…creates a nice lil gooey surprise!
Shayla @ The Good Life
Haha love the air mattress atop your bed! I had a friend who once described air mattresses as sleeping on a cloud.
I totally hate decorating and wish a home decor fairy would swing by my new apartment and put the finishing touches on my living room so my roomie and I don’t have to think about it anymore.
Joelle (On A Pink Typewriter)
I should send you my chili recipe…(ground chicken). Someone should enjoy it now that I’m vegan :-/
Catherine ‘T’
Your new bed is beautiful- air mattress and all!
Brittany @ Healthy Slice
i love the bed. simple and classic. great recipe idea! i think i’ll try this sometime next week.. with some chopped up onions in the meat!
Mallory @ It’s Only Life, After All
Mmmm looks so yummy! Whenever I see these kinds of dishes on your blog, I get hungry and crave them so much!
Ellie@fitforthesoul
That headboard is gorgeous!! I can’t wait to have a house to decorate!
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie
Love the new bed!! Can’t wait to see it all put together!
Jessica @ Sushi and Sit-Ups
The bed looks beautiful, and I love the detailing around the trim!
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats
Have you two been sleeping on an air mattress since you moved into the new place?! I can’t imagine..!
Jocelyn
yes! we’re ready for a real mattress!
peanutbutterfingers
I am 100% in love with your headboard. And hubs and I slept on an air mattress for over a month while we shopped for our mattress. (It didn’t help that he was out on a training mission for two weeks I couldn’t shop for it without him!) Enjoy sleeping on air
Courtney
Your house is starting to come together beautifully !
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Tracy @ Tracy’s Treats
I have to tell you I made your easy salmon recipe tonight for dinner!! it was awesome! I seriously have never cooked a faster (healthy…) dinner. I definitely voted for your blog- I read it everyday!
Mandy
i’m so glad the salmon worked out so well! that’s great! and thank you for your vote, mandy.
peanutbutterfingers
Umm, you shouldn’t spray cooking spray into an open fire on a grill. That’s asking for a fireball.
I don’t eat red meat, so I’ve been in the know with turkey/chicken/salmon burgers for years. The first time I went to a restaurant that served turkey burgers (and not crappy veggie burgers), I shouted out of happiness. It’s great to finally see other people on this train.
Alisa @ Running with Knives
yikes! mine was okay. thanks for the head’s up. i’ll edit the recipe.
peanutbutterfingers
I’m just here preventing fires, like Smokey the Bear! It’s the chemical that makes it spray that’s flammable, like aerosol hairspray. One of the few things I remember from chemistry class. If you get the grill hot enough, the burgers shouldn’t stick (my technique). Or else you can get some oil on a paper towel and oil the grates before you heat up the grill.
Alisa @ Running with Knives
I like the bed frame!!
When I first moved to LA, I slept on an air mattress for quite some time and let me tell you – the first night you get to sleep on a real mattress, you will sleep like a baby!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
Very nice! We take on separate furniture assembly projects, like you did with the office furniture. Works out better that way.
The Kidless Kronicles
Nicole
OOooh, those chicken burgers look delicious. Hearty, too! I practically put BBQ sauce on everything!
Erika – The Teenage Taste
I’ve never tried ground chicken before – we usually use ground chicken. I’d like to try it out though! Your burgers sound great!
I love your bed! The details on the edge are a great little addition that adds a lot. It looks similar to some of the beds you liked that you had posted about awhile ago too!
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries
Ha above I meant *we usually use ground turkey… I think I need to go to bed.
Ashley @ My Food ‘N’ Fitness Diaries
What made u choose this headboard over the wire style you originally envisioned?
Just wondering…looks great!
Shell
well, i tried to think more long term. i love the look of wrought iron beds and almost went that way, but we have one of those in our guest room and i thought this bed had a more comfortable look that lends itself to a variety of different decorating options.
peanutbutterfingers
You are killing me with the bed–so funny! Speaking of burgers–we had salmon burgers(patties) –delicious. I make a bbq meatloaf that we all really enjoy–including kids. e
Elizabeth
mmmm that looks delish!
I love that bed–it looks great. And the mattress looks totally peeeeerrrffect
hehe. All in good time, girl. Patience is a lovely thing to enjoy, eh?? heh.
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife
I love that bed! Looks very comfortable.
Alaina
delicious!! i am always looking for healthy burger recipes. my husband would eat five guys every night (if it was up to him) while i like to keep it a little healthier. recipes like this are the perfect compromise!
kathleen @ the daily crumb
Those burgers look great! I know what u mean about posting recipes- sometimes a meal might taste amazing to me but I know others wouldn’t think so..wouldn’t wanna lose my credibility
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Khushboo
ooh. i love that bed! the headboard is awesome!
erica
Love the bed! It looks awesome!
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
Hi Julie,
Where did you get your bed frame? I’m looking for a new one.
Thanks!
Jessica G
we bought it through overstock.com. it was an upholstered king bed. i cannot remember the brand name, but i just searched for “king bed” and found it.
peanutbutterfingers
I LOVE a simple recipe like this with few ingredients- bet it’s tasty too!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning
love the studs in the headboard
laurel
I love the bed! It looks classic but modern at the same time. Instant classic?
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers
Those chicken burgers look so good! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us!
Yay! Glad you got your bed set up!
Shannon @ Healthiful Balance
Yummy!!!!! Those burgers look awesome!
Gen
Those burgers look amazing
Hope
The phrase “our relationship survived another furniture assembly project” — oh, that had me laughing and nodding. If my husband and I make it through any kind of home or yard improvement project and don’t kill each other, it’s a good day.
DW
Although I am not a fan of the company, walmart.com has super deals on king size memory foam mattresses. My family has gotten 2 in the past 5 years and we absolutely love them!
Brittany
Those burgers look amazing. I LOVE chicken burgers! I have a meat grinder for my kitchenaid mixer that I’ve never used, maybe now is the time to break it out.
Overstock (or O.co as they say in the commercials) is the best. I love their great shipping rates too!
lauren
Wow those burgers look great!! And that bed looks great- I just bought a new one today tooooo!!
Cait