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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free hamburger buns in this dish.

 

"In three minutes, 98 percent of all the matter there is or will ever be has been produced. We have a universe. It is a place of the most wondrous and gratifying possibility, and beautiful, too. And it was all done in about the time it takes to make a sandwich."
-Bill Bryson, Writer

The refrigerator light goes on...

I do love chicken thighs. They are so savory and the sweet curry marinade goes perfectly. This recipe is a great alternative to burgers and can really spice up your weeknight meal or next cookout.


 

Curried Chicken Thigh Burgers

Servings: 4 | Serving size: 1 sandwich

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3.

This recipe also requires making Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

This recipe makes great leftovers. Cooking time does not include marinating time. Note: Nutritional information does not include the Cucumber Yogurt Sauce.

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp honey
1/4 tsp salt
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
spray olive oil
4 whole wheat or gluten-free hamburger buns

Place the chicken thighs in a large ziplock bag. Add the curry powder, garam masala, cumin, paprika, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. Place the bag in the refrigerator and let marinate at least an hour.

When ready to cook place a grill pan or a large skillet over high heat. Spray with olive oil and add the chicken thighs to the pan. Cook, turning at least twice for about 15 minutes.

Serve on hamburger buns with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce and lettuce, tomato or other garnish of your choosing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 sandwich

Servings: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291 Calories from Fat 94
% Daily Value
Total Fat 11g 16%
    Saturated Fat 2g 11%
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 440mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%
    Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
    Sugars 6g
Protein 26g
Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 6% Iron 19%
Vitamin K 8 mcg Potassium 353 mg
Magnesium 49 mg