Easy Ground Chicken Burgers with Sweet Potato Wedges
Juicy pan-seared ground chicken patties served alongside crispy baked sweet potato wedges and a light green side salad. A comforting, high-protein weeknight dinner that comes together easily.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 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
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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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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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftover cooked patties keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Wash the sweet potato and cut it…
Wash the sweet potato and cut it into 0.5-inch (1.3cm) thick wedges. Toss the wedges on the baking sheet with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Roast the sweet potato wedges in the…
Roast the sweet potato wedges in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and fork-tender.
Look for: they are golden brown and fork-tender
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Gently mix the ground chicken
While the sweet potatoes roast, gently mix the ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl until just combined.
Look for: just combined
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Divide and shape the chicken mixture into…
Divide and shape the chicken mixture into a firm patty roughly 0.75-inch (2cm) thick.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet…
Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the chicken burger patty to the…
Add the chicken burger patty to the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C).
Look for: browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C)
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Place the mixed greens in a small…
Place the mixed greens in a small bowl, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and toss gently to coat.
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Serve the hot chicken burger alongside the…
Serve the hot chicken burger alongside the baked sweet potato wedges and simple side salad.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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