Pan-Seared Ground Chicken Burgers with Garlic Snow Peas
Juicy, seasoned ground chicken patties pan-seared to perfection and paired with crisp, garlic-sauteed snow peas. A quick, high-protein weeknight meal cooked in extra-virgin olive oil.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Divide 180g of ground chicken into two…
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Divide 180g of ground chicken into two…
Divide 180g of ground chicken into two equal balls and gently press them into patties about 0.75 inches (2 cm) thick. Season both sides with 0.25 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Heat 0.5 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmered, about 2 minutes.
Look for: shimmered
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Add the chicken patties to the hot…
Add the chicken patties to the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes until a deep golden crust forms.
Look for: a deep golden crust forms
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Flip the patties
Flip the patties, lower heat to medium, and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Transfer the cooked patties to a warm…
Transfer the cooked patties to a warm plate and cover loosely with foil to rest for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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In the same skillet over medium heat, add the remaining 0.5 tbsp of olive oil and 2 pcs minced garlic cloves. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add 1.5 cups of snow peas and 0.25 tsp salt to the skillet, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Look for: bright green and tender-crisp
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Serve the hot chicken patties alongside the…
Serve the hot chicken patties alongside the garlic snow peas and optional roasted yellow potato or sourdough toast.
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