Healthy Frozen Grilled Chicken Patties Recipe:
Grilled chicken patties are a popular choice for health-conscious people who want to enjoy a tasty meal without compromising their diet. Grilled chicken patties are seasoned ground chicken formed into flat, round shapes and cooked on a grill. When you barbecue chicken patties, you reduce the amount of fat found in fried chicken, but the taste remains juicy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp. dried oregano
- ¼ tsp. dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Add bread crumbs, olive oil, finely chopped onions, garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme into a large mixing bowl.
- After that, mix the ground chicken. Combine all the ingredients with clean hands.
- Make equal portions of the mixture, depending on the size of your patties.
- Make each portion into a flat, round patty, ensure that the thickness is the same.
- Refrigerate the patties for 15 minutes on a plate or tray.
- Grill the chicken patties once the grill is hot.
- Close the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Allow the patties to rest for 5 minutes after grilling to retain their juiciness.
- Enjoy! Grilled Chicken Patties
Serving Suggestions: (Grilled chicken patties can be served in different ways)
- Stack them on a whole wheat bun and top with lettuce, tomato, and onions.
- You can serve them with a light salad to make a lighter meal.
- You can wrap them in lettuce leaves to make a low-carb meal.
- For homemade pizza, slice the patties and use them as a topping.
Frozen Grilled Chicken Patties:
- You can freeze the uncooked chicken patties and use them later.
- Make sure they are properly wrapped and labeled.
- Before grilling or baking frozen patties, defrost them overnight in the refrigerator.