Harissa Chicken Burger

Lunch

There are a few recipes that you should have up your sleeve and this is most definitely one of them. It ticks all the boxes as being quick, tasty and nutritious.

5 stars from 2 votes

Calories571kcal

Carbs27g

Protein52g

Fats27g

For Rest Day

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Performance Benefits

A great option for a post training, recovery meal.

Health Benefits

This recipe is a great source of calcium, which helps us build and maintain strong bones.

Expert Tips

Serve with a side salad on a rest day or some chips on an exercise day.

Equipment

Griddle pan or bbq

Ingredients

2 Chicken breast
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
2 clove Garlic minced
½ tsp Thyme (dried)
2 tsp Harissa
1 Lime (juice of 1 lime)
2 Burger bun

To Garnish

2 handful Lettuce leaves
¼ Red onion
¼ Tomatoe (2 slices)
50 g Cheddar cheese
¼ Cucumber (2 slcies)

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in between pieces of cling film and whack them with a rolling pin to flatten. Mix together the thyme, garlic, olive oil, harissa spice and half the lime juice in a bowl. Add the chicken and leave to marinate for 20 mins.
Heat up your BBQ or a griddle pan until hot and cook the chicken for 5 mins on each side or until cooked through. Remove from the heat.
Toast the burger baps for 1-2 mins.
Place the chicken on the buns and top with tomato, red onion a handful of lettuce. Squeeze over the rest of the lime and serve.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 52gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 14.1gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 515mgPotassium: 905mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3.4gVitamin A: 140ugVitamin C: 21.7mgCalcium: 608mgIron: 2.2mg

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